Central Idea: People share cultural stories through the arts
Lines of Inquiry: Forms of art (form). How cultural stories are expressed through the arts (function). Learning about cultures through the arts (perspective).
The Katha Chest
Six-year-old Asiya loves to go to Nanu's house. Best among all of Nanu's treasures is the big old chest filled with quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asyia's family.
Ayu and the Perfect Moon
The full moon rises over the palm trees of a small Balinese village as a young girl, Ayu, performs the traditional Indonesian dance, the Legong.
New Year Surprise!
Little Brother is told by his brother and his friends that he's too small to help out at the Spring Festival. He's too little to fly a kite and he's not strong enough to hold a dragon pole. But Father says he has a special job to do. What can it be?
The Race for the Chinese Zodiac
The Jade Emperor has declared a great race: the first animals to cross the river will win a place in the Chinese Zodiac. Thirteen animals line up along the shore. But there are only twelve places to be won. Who will miss out?
Gezani and the Tricky Baboon
Valanga Khoza and Sally Rippin have joined forces to write, create and perform an entertaining story about a boy who finds a way to teach the tricky baboon a lesson after eating Gezani's bananas.
