Tickets: Free First there was a virtual puppet version of Leo Lionni’s mouse-centric children’s book “Frederick,” narrated by actor Michael Shannon (a brilliant choice going against type), followed by an adaptation of author Brian Selznick’s “Doll Face Has a Party,” directed by Selznick, and “My Magic Breath,” in which animated storybook illustrations were accompanied with music performed by Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians. Russell also felt it was a time to take some risks, to expand beyond the usual concept of theater for young audiences, which mostly revolves around adaptations of popular children’s books. She notes these books are “wonderful,” but adds, “they are maybe not the most edgy.”