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Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Friday, January 30, 12:30 p.m.
Grades K-2

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Goodnight MoonMermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will add to its acclaimed repertory of outstanding children’s puppetry productions with an innovative double-bill adaptation of Margaret Wise Brown and Cement Hurd’s beloved bedtime classics, Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny.  Whimsical puppetry and evocative original music will bring a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.

Runaway BunnyGoodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mom. The soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse children with a reassuring sense of security and peace.

Curriculum Connections

English Language Arts (Literature)
Social/Emotional Learning
Fine Arts

Program Length: 60 minutes

Teaching materials available - Coming soon!


Study Guide - Click to download
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