Storycasts (Folktale)

The Jade Emperor challenges all the animals to a race.  The first twelve animals to reach the other side of the river will have a year named after them.  Who will be first across the river and what animal will be last?

A boy comes up with a plan to catch a wild turkey for his mother to cook on Thanksgiving Day.  Story performed by Marilyn Nykiforuk.

What is in the dark, dark room?  Make up your own version of this traditional scary children's story. Can you finish the story?  Story performed by Marilyn Nykiforuk.

A little red hen finds a grain of wheat, and asks for help from the other farmyard animals to plant it.  However, no animal will volunteer to help her.  The Little Red Hen is an old folktale, most likely of Russian origin.  Story presented by John D. Wild, President Elect Long Boat Key Kiwanis.

A cunning fox convinces an old woman that he would make an excellent shepherd.  Story presented by Marilyn Nykiforuk and special guest Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Kiwanis Lt. Governor 2010-2011 for Division 18N, State of Florida.  Who is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota.

A cat outwits a mouse.  A Mexican folktale.

A know-it-all hare challenges all the animals to a race.  Only one brave soul accepts the challenge.  A traditional Greek folk tale presented by Simon Ashwood and Marilyn Nykiforuk.