 Program Summary:
Dragon Tales is an animated fantasy adventure series featuring 6-year-old Emmy, her 4-year-old brother Max and the four young dragons they befriend in Dragon Land. The target audience is children 3 to 6 years of age. Dragon Tales airs weekdays on KNPB at 9:00am.
First, Hispanic culture plays a more prominent role. Stories showcasing folk stories, songs and children's games provide compelling opportunities for viewer participation and a more overt recognition of the heritage and customs of children and families with Spanish-speaking backgrounds.
Second, there's a brand new character. Enrique, six years old and bilingual, moves next door and travels with Max and Emmy to the whimsical world of Dragon Land, where the three children and dragon friends help each other overcome obstacles and cope with fears.
Meet the Characters:
- Emmy is a six-year-old girl who has lots of energy and a thirst for adventure. She is brave, smart and a natural leader. Bold and confident, Emmy goes after what she wants. She is also impulsive and has to learn to think before she acts.
- Max is Emmy's four-year-old brother. He loves being silly. Because he is stubborn and often insists that he can do everything by himself, he can become easily frustrated. One of his challenges is learning to deal with these feelings.
- Enrique is six years old and really smart. He is being raised by his dad and grandmother, and his roots are Colombian and Puerto Rican. His move to his new home next to Max and Emmy (his first home in the U.S.) is just the latest in a series of moves in his young life, and all this dislocation has caused him to be a little wary of making new friends and having to cope with new situations. Because he is bilingual, he develops a special bond with Quetzal, the wise and comforting teacher in Dragon Land.
- Cassie is compassionate, generous and shy. She is very thoughtful and sensitive to the feelings of others. She and Emmy are best friends. One of Cassie's challenges is developing the confidence to speak up and tell others what's on her mind.
- Ord is big, lovable and not-so-brave. Everything about him is big, from his appetite to his fears. He and Max are best buddies. More than anything, he wants to learn to cope with his fears so he can join in on Dragon Land adventures.
- Zak & Wheezie are a two-headed dragon. This brother and sister may share a body, but they are complete opposites. Zak is neat and orderly, a worrier and a pessimist. Wheezie is wild and free-spirited. Zak & Wheezie's challenge is to learn to work together and respect each other's feelings.
- Quetzal is the teacher in Dragon Land's School in the Sky. He is a wise old dragon who supports and guides his young students to discover their own solutions to problems. He offers stability, comfort and safety, and is there when obstacles are too big for the young characters to cope with on their own.
Available Workshops:
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Nature:
Goals of this workshop include understanding how nature works and learning about caring for plants. We will discuss what plants, animals, and even people need in order to grow and be healthy for a very long time. Participants will also learn how to use the “Learning Triangle.”
Links:
For more, contact Brooke Dutton, at 775.784.4555 or
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