Fairy ales & Fables – the Short Story (continuedagain)

The Ant & the Grasshopper – This setting is the retelling of Aesop’s classic fable, written by the French fabulist, Jean de la Fontaine. The story describes how a hungry grasshopper begs for food from an ant when winter comes and is refused. The situation sums up moral lessons about the virtues of hard work and planning for the future.

Mary Poppins (solo) - In this more modern fairy tale, when the Banks family find themselves in need of a new nanny yet again, Mary Poppins comes to the rescue, floating down with the aid of her umbrella. She shows the children tenderness, and firmness while leading them into astounding magical encounters, which she treats as everyday phenomena, all while being practically perfect in every way.

The Three Little Pigs - When three piglet brothers head out to make their way in the world, the first two do not put in the work to build themselves sturdy homes – they throw together some hay and sticks and spend the days playing, while their brother puts in hours of work constructing a sturdy brick house. When the wolf comes huffing and puffing, they all learn how important having that nice strong home can be.

Alice in Wonderland (solo) - When Alice follows a white rabbit in a waistcoat down his rabbit hole, she is astounded at the confusing land into which she stumbles. She finds herself changing size and encountering astonishing, funny, intimidating, and eccentric characters while trying to find her way home.

Cinderella - Cinderella is treated as a servant by her step-family, so when they are all invited to the royal ball, she has to stay behind tending the fire and dreaming of how lovely it would be to attend the ball. She does not lose hope despite her sadness, because she has been told not to worry, and that love is in her future. With a little help, she is able to attend the ball where her beauty and kindness win the heart of the prince.

Peter Pan - Peter Pan, an impish young boy who can fly, leads a clan of “lost boys” without families through escapades in a land of eternal childhood. In Neverland, childhood make-believe games are real adventures and you can never ever grow old!

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