Travel back in time with Kathleen as she tells the true story of how the teddy bear came to be, as based on her book, "A Tale of Two Teddies."

Over one hundred years ago, two teddy bears were created at the same time ... one in Brooklyn, N.Y. and one in Germany. Both claim to be the first! Kathleen presents each bear's side of the argument with a lively narrative and poster-sized illustrations. Then the listeners vote for the teddy bear they believe was the very first! The program concludes with a teddy bear drawing demonstration and activity.

This interactive 45 minute program is ideal for students grades K-2. 

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Join Kathleen as she retells a classic fable based on her book, "Town Teddy & Country Bear."

Manhattan resident Tuxedo Teddy is stressed out in the city. Wyoming homesteader Bandanna Bear is bored stiff in the country. Convinced the other bear has "a perfect life," they decide to swap places!

Kathleen presents their humorous adventures with poster-sized illustrations and a lively narrative. True to the format of a fable, the listeners learn a valuable lesson by the story's end. The program concludes with a teddy bear demonstration and drawing activity.

This lively 45 minute program is ideal for grades K-2.

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Pack your passport and travel with Kathleen on a virtual tour of twelve regions of the world.

Based on her book, "Global Gourmet," Kathleen's colorful poster-sized illustrations, travel photos and lively cultural anecdotes bring each region to life. Through active participation, students explore multicultural celebrations, holidays, foods, customs and traditions. World cultures are compared and contrasted. This fact filled program is a lesson in culture and a celebration of ethnic diversity.

This stimulating 45 minute program is ideal for students grades 3-6.

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Join Kathleen and her characters, Tuxedo Teddy and Bandana Bear, on a road trip across America with her book "Town Teddy & Country Bear Tour the USA."

There's just one problem ... Bandanna dreams of a rugged camping trip to national parks and natural wonders while Tuxedo envisions a first-class tour of historic cities and national landmarks! Students visit twelve diverse and classic American destinations while discovering the art of compromise and the joy of sharing. The program is accented with educational fun facts and entertaining travel anecdotes, photos and questions, designed to stimulate interest in American wonderlands and national treasures.

This sophisticated 45 minute program is ideal for students grades 2-4.

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