STORY OF FORESTS IN THE WORLD

[Front Cover]

Title "Story of Forests in the World" and an overview of the Earth where green forests spread The Earth is the presenter and repeats questions and answers to children involving them in the picture story show.

[Voice of the Earth]

Hallo, everybody !

The presenter, putting a hand to the ear, listens to the voice of the children: "Hallo".

I am now looked at by many animals. Do you know who I am ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children: "the Earth".

That’s right. I am the Earth where you, and many animals and living creatures are living.Do you know what this blue part of my body is ?

The presenter points to the blue part and listens to the answer from the children:
"the sea".

That’s correct ! The blue part is the sea, lakes and rivers where there is a lot of water.Then, do you know what this green part is ?

The presenter listens to the children’s answer: "forests and trees".

Yes, the green part is the place where there are forests and trees. Do you think there are many or few ?

Today, I would like to talk about many animals and living creatures, and my green part: forests and trees.

Now, everyone, do you know where your country is located ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children.

That’s right. Here is your country, Japan.

The presenter points to Japan and speaks to the children.

[Placing the characters on the world map]

Drawing on the map the faces or full-length portraits of all the animals who appear in the picture-story shows of the four countries.

[Voice of the Earth]

Oh, it seems that the animals and living creatures came from the various countries of the world. Do you know what this animal from Japan is ?

The presenter listens to children’s answer.

Yes, it’s raccoon dog. Have you ever seen the raccoon dog ?

Now, do you know what country this is ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children.

This is Thailand. This animal from Thailand, what is it ? Yes, it’s snake. It’s python which is very big among the snake. Well then, do you know what country this is ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children.

It’s Indonesia. And this living creature from Indonesia, what is it ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children.

Right ! It’s beetle. There are many species of big beetles in Indonesia.Now, what country is this ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children.

It’s Fiji. It’s a country consisting of many islands in the South Pacific.Then, do you know what this living creature from Fiji is ?
It’s coral. In Fiji, it’s a very familiar living creature in the sea.

Additional information of the illustration (When asked by the children, please answer.)
From the left side, Elephant (Kenya), Hedgehog (Germany), Peacock (India), Tiger (India), Orangutans (Indonesia), Sea turtle (Philippines), Crocodile (Brazil)

[Introduction of the Main Animal Characters and their Countries of Origin]

Introducing short profiles, personalities and hobbies of the animal characters. Also, the animals briefly introduce the ecosystem and food of their countries.

[Voice of the Earth]

Oh, the animals are going to introduce themselves.

Introduction by the animals ( 1 )

* Showing with a finger pointing to the relevant part

Hallo everyone ! I am Takku, the raccoon dog from Japan. Pleased to meet you ! Japan is a nice country. This is the flower I like. Do you know what it is ?

The presenter listens to the answer from the children.

Right. It’s cherry blossom (dandelion). There are many beautiful flowers in Japan. Then, this is the Japanese forest where I am living. Do you know what kind of trees are growing there ?

The presenter points a finger to the forest at the back of the house and listens to the answer from the children.

Yes, they are Japanese cedar, Japanese cypress, oak, quercus serrata and others. The acorns of oak and quercus serrata are my favorite food.
Also, there are many beautiful places, wonderful animals and delicious food in Japan.

* If time permits, ask the children the names of other good things and places in Japan.

Introduction by the animals ( 2 )

Dakuwaka, the coral from Fiji

"Bula" everyone !
I am Dakuwaka, the coral from Fiji. "Bula" means "Hallo" in the Fiji language. Let’s greet together in the Fiji language."Bula" !

The presenter listens to the greetings by the children.

The sea is very beautiful in Fiji. Do you know what the corals are ?

The presenter points a finger to the sea and listens to the answer from the children.

That’s right. The corals are living creatures of different colors such as red, yellow, green or purple which live in the clean sea. In Fiji, there are many forests like this near the sea where we live. Have you ever seen any forest on the sea ?

*If time permits, expanding the topic by asking "have you ever seen (other things) ?"

Introduction by the animals ( 3 )

Buakhaw, the python from Thailand

“Sawasdee khrap” !
I am Buakhaw, the python from Thailand. Pleased to meet you ! In Thailand, we greet with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. Men say “Sawasdee khrap” and women say “Sawasdee kha”. Let’s greet in the Thai language. One, two, three, Boys: “Sawasdee khrap” and girls: “Sawasdee kha” !

Thailand is a warm country, and beautiful flowers are blooming all year round. This beautiful flower is the national flower of Thailand. Do you know its name ?
The answer is “Golden Shower”. In the Thai language, we call it “Chaphruek” which means the tree of victory. It’s one of my favorite trees. In the old days, there were many Golden Shower trees near the forest of my hometown. Are there any other things in Thailand which you know ?

The presenter looks around and listens to the answer from the children.

Introduction by the animals ( 4 )

Shiboran, the beetle from Indonesia

Hey, everyone ! I am Shiboran, the beetle from Indonesia.
Do you know how to say “Hallo” in Indonesian ?

We say “Selamat Siang”.
Let’s say together “Selamat Siang” !

The presenter listens to the children’s greeting.)

In the forest of my home country, Indonesia, there are many living creatures and various species of trees and flowers. There are also many kinds of fruits. This is my favorite fruit. Do you know what it is ?

The presenter points to papaya and listens to the answer from the children.

Yes, it’s papaya. There are also many other delicious fruits. And there are, not only fruits, but many interesting animals in Indonesia.
Here are Mountain Hawk-Eagle and Varanus Komodoensis. They are very rare animals which are not found in other countries.

Once more, presentation of the first picture
Voice of the Earth: The animals came from the various forests of the various countries. It seems that the conditions of the forests and the living creatures are quite different depending on the countries and places.
Takku from Japan: I can’t imagine at all the coral reeves and forests on the sea. What kind of forest is it ?
Presenter: While puzzled, Takku asked this question.
Dakuwaka from Fiji: I can’t imagine either that you have not seen the corals in the sea. I want to show you the beautiful sea and scenery of Fiji.
Presenter: Dakuwaka said a little sadly.
Shiboran from Indonesia: I want to see many flowers and to eat fruits in Thailand.
Presenter: The gluttonous Shiboran said.
Buakhaw from Thailand: Please do come to my country by all means ! If you come, I will gladly guide you around the Thai forest. I want you to know more about my country.
Presenter: Buakhaw said vigorously.
Takku: Yes ! why don’t we go to see around the various forests of the different countries ?
Presenter: Takku has come up with this idea.
Other animals: Oh, It’s a good idea ! Let’s go ! Let’s go !
Presenter: All the animals unanimously agreed to the proposal.

All the Animal Characters who gathered

All the characters assemble and are looking forward to visiting the forests of the various countries.

All the Animals

Let us start now !

Zoumama

Please take me along !

Waniru

Please don’t leave me alone !

Voice of the Earth

All the animals including Zoumama, the elephant from Kenya, Moole, the peacock from India, Waniru, the crocodile from Brazil, Uuta, the orangutans from Indonesia, and Rino, the turtle from the Philippines, noisily board the air balloon.

To which country are they going first ?

Hereafter, move to the picture-story shows of the various countries