Folktales Aloud: Practical Advice for Playful Storytelling (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838911358)

A good folktale triggers the imagination, connecting children to a wider world as well as increasing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. In this delightful and easy-to-use book, teacher and storyteller Del Negro gives librarians, teachers, and parents the keys to storytelling success. Including two dozen original adaptations of folktales from around the world, tailored specifically for library and classroom use, she Reviews storytelling basics such as selecting a tale and learning the story Offers tips for dealing with stage fright and reluctant listeners Presents a bibliography of recommended online and print resources, steering readers to more wonderful tales to tell For young listeners the folktale is a perfect gateway to the exciting worlds of culture and literature, and Del Negro's book invites their engagement with proven techniques and original story scripts that can be used by experienced as well as beginning tellers.

Author: Janice M. Del Negro
ISBN-10: 0838911358
ISBN-13: 9780838911358
Publisher: ALA Editions
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2013
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 193
Booklist 04/01/2014 pg. 43