storytelling

When Kessy, who lives in the Truk Islands, is sent by his mother to buy laundry soap, he hurries back to listen to her storytelling, discovering that his own experience makes a good story too.

When Poison leaves her home in the marshes of Gull to retrieve the infant sister who was snatched by the fairies, she and a group of unusual friends survive encounters with the inhabitants of various Realms, and Poison herself confronts a surprising destiny.

Presents traditional stories about the Middle Ages along with tips for storytellers.

When nine disparate characters are trapped together after an earthquake, each of them takes a turn telling "one amazing thing" about his or her life.

Presents twenty-four participative programs for library storytimes, featuring a mix of picture books, poetry, music, and movement activities; each with lists of alternative material that fits the theme.

A girl recalls the special summer spent in Michigan with her yarn-spinning father and a magic rock.

Discusses the power of storytelling and presents a rationale for using it in the classroom, provides lessons for educators on how to present stories, explains how to integrate storytelling into the curriculum, and includes a selection of stories that may be adapted for storytelling. Includes references for further information.

Serefina's imagination makes her destined for greatness, according to her grandmother, but sometimes it leads her into trouble as well.

Stillwater the bear moves into the neighborhood and tells stories to three siblings that teach them to look at the world in new ways.

Presents thirteen funny and scary stories, and includes tips for telling them.