The Art of Story-Telling, with nearly half a hundred stories

Name: The Art of Story-Telling, with nearly half a hundred stories
Author: Julia Darrow Cowles

By Julia Darrow Cowles

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This practical manual offers guidance for parents, teachers, and librarians on selecting and telling oral stories to children, explaining purposes for home, school, and library settings; criteria for choosing age-appropriate material; techniques of vocal delivery, pacing, and simplification; and thematic approaches including jingles, fables, myths, holiday and Bible tales. It emphasizes ethical and aesthetic aims, suggests sequences for systematic teaching, and encourages cultivating literary taste. The second part supplies nearly fifty ready-to-tell stories and indexes for quick use.

About the Author

Julia Darrow Cowles

Julia Darrow Cowles was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature and storytelling. She is particularly recognized for her work "Indian Nature Myths," which explores Native American folklore and the natural world through engaging narratives. In addition to this, her book "The Art of Story-Telling, with nearly half a hundred stories" showcases her expertise in the craft of storytelling, providing readers with a rich collection of tales. Cowles' works reflect her passion for cultural narratives and her commitment to enriching the literary landscape for young audiences.