Telling our tales : stories and storytelling for all ages

by Jeanette Ross

Paper Book, 2002

Collection

Religious Education

Genres

Religion & Spirituality

Publication

Boston : Skinner House Books, c2002.

Description

Traditional and original tales from around the world. Ross, a seasoned storyteller, examines the capacity of stories to offer comfort, inspiration, and connection. This revised edition includes new stories plus a chapter on how to develop stories from scratch.

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Telling Our Tales
Stories and Storytelling for All Ages
by Jeanette Ross

I had a lot of fun reviewing this 295 page book on storytelling because it not only showed me how to tell a story, but also gave some wonderful examples of tales I could tell. Then at the end of each story it would show ways to

present it and even talk about the outline so I would have a better understanding of how to grab it's very essence and give it vibrancy and meaning.

I have been fascinated with storytellers most of my life, but could never quite figure out how they could make the tales just jump right out at me like they were real and happening right in front of my eyes. This new little buddy of mine has helped me tremendously to get a better grip on how to present a yarn in it's most favorable light. I would recommend this talented teacher to anyone who has ever been interested in breathing life into old legends and making them live again. Thanks, Jeanette.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann

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From the back cover, about the author, "Professional storyteller Jeanette Ross is a writer, television producer and occasional host on Idaho's public access television station. She hods a doctorate as a learning specialist and a master's degree in English with an emphasis in folklore from the

University of Idaho." About the book: "'We are all connected,' say the Lakota and Crow people in prayer, 'The eight-legged, six-legged, four-legged, two-legged, those who crawl on grandmother earth. . . .' In this collection, the mythical tales, adventure stories, ancestral legends and magical fairytales from around the wold reveal the underlying connection between people of all cultures. Telling Our Tales features thirty-eight stories for audiences of all ages, plus a wealth of ideas for generating new stories on your own or with a group. Each story is accompanied by an outline, performance tips and a section detailing the origin of the tale. Also included: tips for adapting stories to different age groups, suggestions for props and performance suggestions."

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