Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
Japanese Storycard Theater

Authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform short kamishibai dramas from their Storycard Theater series, winner of the 2004 Dr. Toy Award for Top Ten Creative Products. Kamishibai (literally "paper theater") was a popular Japanese street-performance format in the days before TV. For kids of all ages.

Web site: http://www.StorycardTheater.com

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Topic(s): Arts | Crafts

Tags: kamishibai storytelling storycard theater picture book kids reading folktales performance “Hazuki Ka

About the Maker(s)

David Battino Leaf Moon Arts [
David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka run Leaf Moon Arts, writing, publishing, and performing kamishibai dramas for children. They also work with teachers to bring the joy of kamishibai storytelling to American classrooms.
http://www.storycardtheater.com

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