Enter the magical wood of Marilù and follow her on a fantastic adventure to discover the five senses. Many funny characters are waiting for you, and so is the great tree of nursery rhymes–the children’s friend who tells everything through rhyme!  The art of kamishibai, ancient Japanese street theater, is revised and adapted to provide children with an engaging experience while leaving ample room for the development of a free imagination.  For adults, both inside and outside school, it can be a useful starting point for new workshops and educational activities on the five senses.

Kamishibai, the traditional “paper theater” of ancient Japan, is a form of narration that combines the dramatization of the narrator with suggestive images.  Children use their imagination while the adult interprets the text printed on the back of the illustrated cards resulting in a performance that involves and frees the imagination.  It is an experience that can be considered complete in itself, but it can also be used as an introduction or a complement for educational workshops with children aged 3-6.  Erickson’s kamishibai has been specially designed for use in schools, especially in early childhood, and its light structure makes it easy to use and transport.

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