Talespinners, for ages 5-9, includes seven tales of children who confront challenges with ingenuity and creativity. Each story brings facets of a different cultural community to the screen, through a setting, accent, folk element, tradition, particular food or vocabulary. Young viewers will be captivated by the adventures and determination of the Talespinners’ children. This collection includes four original tales and three inspired by books. The stories have particular appeal to modern kids growing up in a complicated world.
In this animated short, based on a story by Paul Yee, Maylin cooks mouth-watering meals at her father's restaurant in Chinatown, but her father and brothers take all the credit. When a dignitary from China visits and tastes one her dishes, Maylin finally earns recognition.
This film is part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
Ages 7 to 9
Study Guide - Guide 1
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Family Studies/Home Economics - Food and Nutrition
Trying to find a way to begin Nutrition Month in March? Look no further. Students write/draw an alternate ending for the story in ELA . Students research what other people in different countries eat, then (with a lot of supervision) cook or bake the items and enjoy them. Make sure it’s part of a balanced diet! As a class, discuss taking credit for something you didn’t do.