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Puppet Tales for Tots

New Year/New Directions! Start your own Surprisingly Profitable 'Puppet Tales for Tots', Parent/Child Program Business!

Over the many years growing and developing Juniper Tree Puppets as my livelihood, I have created many 'profit centers' under it's umbrella. I have ...
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'The Shell Seeker' - A Summer Tale for Young Children

One summer morning, as the sunrise glistened on the ocean waves, a lone woman was walking on the beach. She carried a large basket, and as the wave...
Mother Sunrise Poem Story

Mother Sunrise Poem Story

Mother Sunrise In the very early morn, Swirls of gold and orange are born. They streak across the morning sky As Mother Sunrise passes by. In her ...
The Spring Adventure of Fluffy Tail the Rabbit

The Spring Adventure of Fluffy Tail the Rabbit

The Spring Adventure of Fluffy Tail the Rabbit  The old hollow tree had fallen to the ground a long time ago, and soft, soft moss had covered it u...
An Easter Surprise - poem story

An Easter Surprise - poem story

Sometimes a jolly poem story is all you need for a delightful puppet show!  Here is one to tell alone or with puppets.  Make it a little fun with s...
Valentine Tales for Young Children - A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents

Valentine Tales for Young Children - A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents

Valentine Tales for Early Childhood Book - $20 'Valentine Tales' is a wonderful collection of stories with heart and kindness, tales of friendship...
Article on the Magic of Simple Wool Puppets

Article on the Magic of Simple Wool Puppets

Available now, our handmade wool Spring Pixies in our Shop One Spring, I was telling stories for four days at a large street festival. I was a rovi...
'A Winter Garden' A Seasonal Story for Early Childhood. King Winters Feast

'A Winter Garden' A Seasonal Story for Early Childhood. King Winters Feast

The Winter Garden Imagine this little tale as a puppet play… I like creating surprise in my puppet shows. Here, the snow cave can be revealed fr...
'Spring is Coming' An Early Childhood Tale for February

'Spring is Coming' An Early Childhood Tale for February

 ‘Spring is Coming’ It was February, the forest was quiet and snow was falling.  Even though it was late in winter there was a foot of snow on the...
A Story for Valentine's Day

A Story for Valentine's Day

A Million Valentines It was Valentine’s Day in the little village. Papa Giorgio woke up early as usual. The sun had not risen yet, and he made a c...
The Animal's Boxing Day - An Early Childhood Story!

The Animal's Boxing Day - An Early Childhood Story!

Here is a little tale in honor of Boxing Day Dec. 26th.  It is a day to think of those in need, and be generous. This is a subject dear to my heart...
Valentine Tale for Preschool Age - Snow Bunny's Valentine Surprise

Valentine Tale for Preschool Age - Snow Bunny's Valentine Surprise

Snow Bunny’s Valentine Surprise Little snow bunny was hop hop hopping in the snow where the woodlands meet the meadow. Not far off in the meadow...