A book for the home first, and for Sunday-school teachers, librarians and anyone asked to tell a story. Sly opens with practical chapters on the value of stories, children’s changing interests, types of story, technique and games, then retells 187 short tales drawn from the Bible, myth, legend, history and nature, with an ethical index to help match a story to a lesson.
A treasury for parents and storytellers who want a quick, well-chosen tale for bedtime or class. Download the free EPUB.