A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle

This new production brings together old favorites and new friends. Featuring stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry set to music and narration, the triple-bill highlights three of Eric Carle’s most beloved tales: fan-favorite “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”; the whimsical cast of adventurous animals from the pages of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?”; and the poignant story of a young girl’s unusual quest, “Papa Please Get The Moon For Me.”

California Content Standards easily applied in your classroom:

• PK-2.AR.TH: Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to Theatre.
• K.EN.RE.2.2: Use pictures and context to make predictions about story content.
• 1.EN.RE.3.2: Describe the roles of authors and illustrators and their contributions to print materials.

LESSON PLAN IDEA: Read other Eric Carle books aloud to the class. Students create their own simple illustrations while listening to the stories.

Visit the artist’s website at www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca.