Storymaker - The Art of Creating and Sharing Stories with Children

Giles Abbott

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Whether you're a teacher, parent, guardian or family member, the need to engage with and entertain the youngsters you care for is universal. Modern life makes access to entertainment easy, but what if there was another way – one that truly strengthened the bonds between you? For generations, humanity has practised the art of storytelling – a skill that you too can learn, enabling you to create magical tales that will shape those listening for years to come.
Perhaps it's a group of restless children and you wish you could catch, hold and reward their attention? Perhaps it's a long journey, or you want to get them off their screens? As you conjure a gripping story from thin air using the methods in this book, you'll find that face-to-face engagement creates contentment, concentration and connection on your journey together through story.

Verfügbar seit: 15.05.2025.

Drucklänge: 208 Seiten.

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