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KA MI SHI BAI FOR KIDS 
   Cathedral Station P.O. Box 629 New York NY 10025 (212) 663-2471 (800) 772-1228 (212) 662-5836 fax kamishi@cybernex.net |
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE STORY CARDS! the reading skills of students of all ages and abilities OF KAMISHIBAI STORYTELLING! |
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Kamishibai (kah-mee-she-bye) originated in Japan, but are part of a long, Asian picture storytelling tradition. Children of all ages - in fact everyone who experiences them, love them!
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Each kamishibai consists of 12-16 stiff, oaktag cards (15" x 11"), beautifully illustrated by Japanese artists. The stories range from traditional to modern. Printed on the back of the cards are the original Japanese text and its English translation. In Japanese, "kami" means paper and "shibai" drama.The text is written in dialogue form, and the audience is pulled immediately into the dramatic presentation. Because of their generous size, kamishibai can be used easily with both small and large groups. See our Background page for more about the history of this art form, and our educational goals here at Kamishibai for Kids. We're sure you'll enjoy kamishibai as much as we do. We are eager to answer your questions and hear about your experiences as you are using them. You can contact us by telephone, fax or email. We look forward to talking and getting acquainted with you. Happy Storytelling! Margaret Eisenstadt and Donna Tamaki
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