Story Telling, What to Tell and How to Tell It

"Story Telling, What to Tell and How to Tell It" is a foundational guide designed for educators, librarians, and parents who wish to harness the power of the oral tradition to engage and inspire children. Author Edna Lyman offers a thoughtful exploration of storytelling as a deliberate art form, providing clear instruction on how to select appropriate material and the specific techniques needed for effective delivery.

The work emphasizes the educational and psychological importance of the narrative, illustrating how well-chosen stories can foster imagination and cultivate a lasting appreciation for literature. Lyman provides practical advice on adapting diverse sources-including myths, legends, and folk tales-for various age groups and environments. By focusing on the essential elements of voice, rhythm, and audience connection, the manual serves as both a theoretical study and a hands-on resource. "Story Telling, What to Tell and How to Tell It" remains a significant contribution to the field of language arts, offering timeless strategies for those dedicated to the enrichment of the young mind through the spoken word.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.