How to Tell Stories to Children

A step-by-step guide for parents and teachers

Silke Rose West, Joseph Sarosy

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Souvenir Press
19 October 2021

Advice on parenting

Hearing stories can help children manage their emotions, empathize with others and better understand the complex world we live in. But more importantly storytelling cultivates a rich and meaningful bond between parent and child, building intimacy and trust.

In How to Tell Stories to Children, educators Silke Rose West and Joseph Sarosy distil the key ingredients for storytelling into a surprisingly simple technique for creating imaginative stories from the events, objects and activities in your child's day. A tantrum over a lost toy becomes the story of a toy that wanders off in search of adventure. A fight between siblings inspires a story about a quarrel between squirrels in the park.

No two stories are ever the same and good stories are as diverse as the people who tell them. With practical advice, helpful storytelling prompts and a touch of science to explain why stories enrich our lives, this book teaches you how to discover the stories that are already inside, just waiting to be told.

By: Silke Rose West, Joseph Sarosy
Imprint: Souvenir Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781788167192
ISBN 10: 1788167198
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 19 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Silke Rose West is a Waldorf (or Steiner) teacher who has taught primary school-aged children for 30 years. Renowned for her puppet shows and storytelling, she consults for schools and teachers. Joseph Sarosy is a teacher, a contributing writer for Fatherly and author of A Father's Life.

Reviews for How to Tell Stories to Children: A step-by-step guide for parents and teachers

The best stories are told by the ones who know us deeply. And if you lack confidence, then here is loads of help -- Steve Biddulph, internationally bestselling author of <i>Raising Boys</i> and <i>Raising Girls</i> Storytelling is, without doubt, the best way to imprint information or ideas on the mind of the listener. This book will help to promote storytelling as a key education tool -- Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace