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About

Aesop's delightful fables of wit and wisdom, including The Stag at the Pool, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the Grapes, The Wind and the Sun, and The Lion and the Mouse come to life through the large and colorful puppets of nationally acclaimed puppeteer and storyteller, Jim West.

We also meet Aesop himself, in his Greek toga, with his dog Moral by his side. Other beloved characters, ingeniously created from paper bags, newspaper and cardboard boxes, make their appearance to the enchanting music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, Rossini and Chopin, inspiring the child in all of us.

Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4

Curriculum Connections

  • Communication and Language Arts
  • Literature Based
  • Music
  • Relationships and Family

Original Credits

A Jim West Production

Themes

  • Dreaming Big
  • Greed
  • Forgiveness
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration

"Parents appreciated how Jim West was able to captivate their kids. But perhaps what they liked best was that the puppet maker gave their children something to take home." - Kathy Lee, The Vail Daily (Vail, CO) "I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed your performance. I have rarely seen such a big group sit so quietly and raptly throughout a show like yours before…I wanted to thank you for making the program a truly special one." – Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT