Soup From a Nail
Felt Story A Swedish tale in which an old woman claims she has no food for the beggar, but the promise of soup from a nail has her bringing out all sorts of things to add to the pot.
Around the World
Goat in the Turnip Field
Felt Story A Norwegian tale in which a billy goat gets into a boy’s turnip field, and is eating all the turnips. Who can stop him?
Rattlesnake, Mouse and Coyote
Felt Story A Mexican tale. Mouse rescues Rattlesnake, only to be caught by him. But Coyote tricks Rattlesnake into letting Mouse go.
Little Cockroach Martina
Felt Story A Puerto Rican tale. Martina asks each creature that courts her “How will you speak to me in the evening?” and finally agrees to marry the mouse, for his beautiful voice.
The Monkey and the Crocodile
Felt Story An Indian tale in which crocodile fools monkey into getting close enough to eat, but monkey fools crocodile into setting him free.
Baby Goes to Market
Felt Story Felt pieces to accompany Atinuke’s Baby Goes to Market. Baby joins mama at a bustling Nigerian marketplace and charms various vendors into sharing their wares. Count the items that baby adds to the basket (and the ones he eats)!
Counting Crocodiles
Felt Story An Indonesian tale in which a little mouse-deer must cross crocodile-infested waters but tricks them into helping him.