Picture Book Theatre presents Jane Yolen's Nocturne and Mouse's Birthday

Description

See Jane Yolen's stories come to life with large string puppets. Puppets and scenery created by Director Therese Brady Donohue. Music composed by Karen Tarlow. This 40-minute program includes adaptations of: Nocturne, by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Anne Hunter A poetic lullaby featuring a mother and son exploring a summer's night with a flashlight, finding nocturnal creatures and nature along the way. Old MacDonald Sing-a-long, led by musician Julie Stepanek on ukulele Features seven animal puppets introduced by Farmer MacDonald for a good old fashion audience sing-a-long. Mouse's Birthday, by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Bruce Degen A delightful story in verse about a mouse that lives in a very small house. It's Mouse's birthday, and families will delight in joining the Farmer and Mouse's friends in singing Happy Birthday to him! Picture Book Theatre is a professional company specializing in creative and realistic adaptations of picture book illustrations through string puppets, encouraging children in literacy and appreciation for illustrator's techniques. www.picturebooktheatre.com Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum's Admissions Desk or by calling 413-559-6336.