storytelling

Although Matilda the cat is the worst waitress at Burt's Diner because her mind is usually somewhere else--dueling pirates, lassoing bad guys, or wrestling twisters with one hand tied behind her back--no one cares since she is also the best storyteller.

Guide on how to teach children to tell stories and how to include storytelling --both by teacher and students--as part of the curriculum.

Presents detailed instructions for twenty-four storytime craft projects and programs for children ages two to six that highlight special days throughout the year.

Provides teachers of grades pre-K-5 with twenty-six cutting story projects--one for each letter of the alphabet--to tell aloud to young students while cutting shapes out of paper to illustrate the story.

A collection of twenty traditional folktales for use with children between the ages of eight and twelve.

A collection of thirty-seven traditional and adapted folk and fairy tales, original tales, true narratives, and ghost stories, told at the annual National Storytelling Festival from 1973 to 1990. Includes information about the storytellers, the tales, and the background of the festival.

A mother shares with her daughter stories of the generations of women in their family as each individual has passed along the tales and a glittering necklace to her own daughter. Includes notes on the author's exploration of her ancestry.

Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so when Honey's memory starts to fail, Tosh is able to help with the cookies and more.

Designed primarily as a collection of scary fare for adults to tell elementary-age children, the tales may be read and some even told by children. Also contains notes on the stories.

While sleeping over at Emily's house, Jen and Emily tease Sara by telling scary stories, but Sara ultimately has the last laugh.