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Stories to Tell Children Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling   By: (1873-)

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Stories to Tell Children: A Delightful Collection for Storytime

Sara Cone Bryant’s Stories to Tell Children: Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling is a treasure trove of enchanting tales that will captivate both youngsters and adults alike. Bursting with imagination and heartwarming narratives, this collection offers an abundance of stories suitable for sharing in classrooms, bedtime rituals, or any moment that calls for a touch of magic.

What sets this anthology apart is Bryant’s ability to not only present delightful stories but also provide suggestions on how to tell them effectively. Her guidance empowers readers to become master storytellers, enabling them to infuse these tales with their own unique flair and captivate their young audience. The book serves as a guide through the art of storytelling, and it encourages readers to embrace their creativity and adaptability.

Bryant’s storytelling prowess shines through in the vibrant characters and rich narratives featured within Stories to Tell Children. From mischievous gnomes and playful farm animals to brave heroes and clever fairies, each story introduces memorable personalities that will spawn a myriad of emotions within the readers. Through these characters, Bryant masterfully weaves essential life lessons and moral values into the fabric of each tale, subtly imparting wisdom while entertaining.

The author’s writing style is simple yet evocative, perfectly suited to captivate young minds. The vivid descriptions allow readers to visualize the whimsical settings, making it effortless to transport themselves and the children in their care into the story's magical world. With a careful balance between straightforward prose and lyrical passages, Bryant manages to strike a harmonious note that makes storytelling a joyous experience.

At fifty-four stories, this collection offers a wide variety of narratives, ensuring there is something for every occasion. Whether it's a short five-minute tale before bedtime or a longer story to entertain a classroom, Stories to Tell Children caters to both the time-constrained and those looking for an immersive storytelling experience. The stories range from fables and folklore to stories of adventure, friendship, and personal growth, providing a well-rounded selection of themes.

While primarily intended for adults who wish to share stories with children, Stories to Tell Children is also a delightful read for anyone who cherishes their inner child. With themes that resonate across generations, this collection serves as a heartfelt reminder of the joy and wonder that literature can bring.

In summary, Sara Cone Bryant’s Stories to Tell Children: Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling is an absolute gem, brimming with stories that will ignite the imaginations of children and adults alike. Bryant’s guidance on storytelling adds an invaluable layer of depth to the book, ensuring that readers not only enjoy the stories but also learn the art of captivating an audience. This anthology is a must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking to create moments of enchantment and wonder through the power of storytelling.

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[Illustration: STORY TELLING TIME

George Cruikshank]

STORIES TO TELL TO CHILDREN

FIFTY FOUR STORIES WITH SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR TELLING

BY

SARA CONE BRYANT AUTHOR OF "HOW TO TELL STORIES TO CHILDREN"

[Illustration]

LONDON GEORGE G. HARRAP & CO. LTD. 2 & 3 PORTSMOUTH STREET KINGSWAY W.C. 1918

THE RIVERSIDE PRESS LIMITED, EDINBURGH GREAT BRITAIN

PREFACE

This little book came into being at the instance of my teaching friends. Their requests for more stories of the kind which were given in How to Tell Stories to Children , and especially their urging that the stories they liked, in my telling, should be set down in print, seemed to justify the hope that the collection would be genuinely useful to them. That it may be, is the earnest desire with which it is offered. I hope it will be found to contain some stories which are new to the teachers and friends of little children, and some which are familiar, but in an easier form for telling than is usual. And I shall indeed be content if its value to those who read it is proportionate to the pleasure and mental stimulus which has come to me in the work among pupils and teachers which accompanied its preparation.

Among the publishers and authors whose kindness enabled me to quote material are Mr John Murray and Miss Mary Frere, to whom I am indebted for the four stories of the Little Jackal; Messrs Little, Brown & Company and the Alcott heirs, who allowed me the use of Louisa Alcott's poem, My Kingdom ; and Dr Douglas Hyde, whose letter of permission to use his Irish material was in itself a literary treasure... Continue reading book >>




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