Publisher's Synopsis
""How To Tell Stories To Children And Some Stories To Tell"" is a comprehensive guide to storytelling for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to engage children in the art of storytelling. Written by Sara Cone Bryant, a renowned storyteller and educator, this book provides practical tips and techniques for creating and delivering stories that capture children's imaginations and inspire their creativity.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the art of storytelling, covering topics such as choosing stories, adapting them to different age groups, and using voice and gesture to enhance the storytelling experience. Bryant also provides guidance on how to create a storytelling environment that encourages children to participate and engage with the stories.The second part of the book features a selection of stories that are suitable for children of different ages. These stories are drawn from a variety of cultures and traditions, and include fables, fairy tales, and folk tales. Each story is accompanied by notes from Bryant on how to tell it effectively, including suggestions for pacing, tone, and emphasis.Overall, ""How To Tell Stories To Children And Some Stories To Tell"" is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to share the joy of storytelling with children. With its practical advice and engaging stories, this book is sure to inspire and delight both storytellers and their young audiences.No one can think of a child and a story, without thinking of the fairy tale. Is this, as some would have us believe, a bad habit of an ignorant old world? Or can the Fairy Tale justify her popularity with truly edifying and educational results? Is she a proper person to introduce here, and what are her titles to merit?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
