THE
BABAYAN PROJECT
Storytelling and Civic Education for Children
STORY SYNOPSIS
There once was a monster
named Babayan.
He was big and fierce with a mane like a lion,
the body of a giant bear, and a mighty roar
that terrified everyone. But what happens
when he is magically lifted from the world he
knows and finds himself dangling from a
star? Will he be able to return to earth and
start a new life? Is it possible for him to
change? Who will help him?
Babayan lives in an imaginary world, but his story is deeply human. The themes of transformation, self-discovery, and the power of friendship and community will appeal to readers of all ages. How can we overcome selfishness, anger, and fear? How can we explore the world with new eyes? How can we find our true path?