
audiobook
by B. J. (Bert Joseph) Griswold
CRAYON AND CHARACTER - Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear or Ten-Minute Talks With Colored Chalks
FOREWORD.
"BEFORE TAKING."
INTRODUCTION. - The Plan of the Book.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
PREPARING TO GIVE THE TALK
THE TWO FACES —Our Thoughts—Optimism
THE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS —Christmas—The Needy
THE KEY TO FAILURE—Temperance Day—Appetite
A BUSY LIFE—Pluck and Luck—Industry
A practical guide for anyone who wants to bring simple, vivid illustrations into short talks, this book shows how a few strokes of colored chalk can turn a ten‑minute lesson into a memorable experience. With sixty‑two ready‑made picture outlines, each paired with a concise, uplifting talk, readers can easily prepare talks for Sunday school, prayer meetings, or family gatherings. The focus is on everyday symbols drawn from nature and daily life, making timeless Christian truths feel fresh and relatable.
The author, a seasoned teacher and newspaper illustrator, emphasizes clarity and brevity, offering step‑by‑step instructions that let even beginners feel confident at the chalkboard. Parents will find it especially useful for nurturing children’s imagination while gently planting spiritual seeds, and teachers can adapt the material for special occasions or regular classes. By blending visual storytelling with short, heartfelt messages, the book invites listeners to see and hear the Gospel’s joy in a new, engaging way.
Full title
Crayon and Character: Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear Or, Ten-Minute Talks with Colored Chalks Or, Ten-Minute Talks with Colored Chalks
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (309K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Laura Wisewell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-07-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1873–1927
Best remembered for lively early-20th-century books that mixed writing, illustration, and local history, this Indiana author brought a newspaper artist’s eye to everything from chalk talks to Fort Wayne’s past. His work has a practical, energetic feel that still comes through today.
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