CAS Presents: Kemp Harris

On Friday, November 30th, Storyteller Kemp Harris visited the 1st Grade. Kemp is a composer, musician, children's author, actor, and teacher. Kemp began his presentation with a story about Anansi, the spider. In the story, Anansi discovers a strange, moss-covered rock in the forest that has some interesting magical capabilities. Anansi uses its magic to trick Lion, Elephant, Giraffe. A little Deer has been watching Anansi and his tricks the whole time and will not be fooled. The Deer uses the rock to teach Anansi a lesson. Ask your child how the Deer tricks Anansi. Kemp also led the children in an upbeat version of The 5 Little Monkeys. Kemp told a story about a little boy who has a difficult time going to sleep. Just because the little boy is invited to his first sleepover doesn't mean he will have an easy time falling asleep even with a special, Spanish lullaby. Ask your child about how the little boy does finally go to sleep. Kemp also shared his first published children's book and song, "Snow." If you want to learn more about Kemp Harris and his storytelling, please visit his website.