puppet theater

Returning home to investigate the possible connection of his family's tea shop with smugglers, Seikei, now a samauri in eighteenth-century Japan, becomes involved in murder at a local puppet theater and saving the life of his sister's accused boyfriend.

Provides instructions for making stick puppets, props, and a theater along with an easy-to-follow script based on the well-loved folktale.

Provides instructions and practical advice on how to make various kinds of puppets, how to construct a puppet stage, and how to present a show.

Sasha, a six-year-old Russian girl, takes a train with her grandmother, Babushka, to Moscow, where they sightsee and attend a puppet show. Incudes facts about Russia and a map.

Provides instructions for making spoon puppets, props, and a theater along with an easy-to-follow script based on the Hans Christian Andersen story.

Relates the experiences of children's author Giselle Potter when, at the age of seven, she toured Italy with her family's tiny theater company, The Mystic Paper Beasts.

A boy who works for a magician meets familiar fairy tale characters when he is transported to the Land of Story in search of a missing puppet.

Briefly describes the creation of a puppet play, props, puppets, and a miniature theater. Includes six puppet plays.

A collection of twenty-five easy-to-stage puppet plays based on such familiar tales as "Beauty and the Beast, " "Puss-in-Boots, " and "Cinderella." Includes production notes on such aspects as costumes, special effects, and the presentation of puppet shows.

Three pig brothers decide to put on a puppet show for all their friends. Includes step-by-step instructions for making puppets, writing an original script, putting up a stage, creating scenery, and making programs, tickets, and refreshments.