What is Kamishibai?

Kamishibai, or paper theatre is a Japanese storytelling artform that involves a tabletop stage, a set of paper cards inserted in the stage, and a storyteller who narrates the story while sliding the cards out one at a time, as the story progresses.

Let me tell you why I love kamishibai: It’s simple, clever, and highly interactive!

For more information about kamishibai, here’s a PDF of resources, compiled by the Australian Kamishibai Association to get you started.