In Leo Lionni’s classic children’s story, Swimmy, a little black fish in a school of red fish becomes a hero when he hatches a plan that helps the red fish overcome their natural enemies. Vermont's PuppeTree brings this Caldecott Honor Book to life with shadow puppets and stunning animation. Swimmy shows that it only takes one person to change the lives of others, and that being a hero takes a little imagination and the will to take a risk.

The second story, Swimmer, is about a young girl who swims in the Connecticut River. Along her journey, she encounters pollution, mostly discarded plastic bottles. The Swimmer becomes a heroine when she confronts the problem that everyone else just ignored, by organizing a cleanup and repurposing the plastic. She, too, uses her imagination by encouraging others to change the polluting plastic into wonderful things.

Visual artists, musicians, puppeteers and craftsman have worked over 3 years to bring these two beautiful and inspiring shows to life..

Terrific Tuesdays takes place each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. during our summer reading program. Each week there is a different special event designed for kids ages five and up. Younger children are welcome to attend with an adult.