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A warm, practical guide invites readers to rediscover the timeless joy of sharing stories at home. It explains how a simple tale told from a parent’s lap can shape a child’s character, spark imagination, and forge a deep bond that lasts a lifetime. The author offers gentle encouragement for anyone who doubts their storytelling talent, reminding them that the focus should always be on the story and the attentive listener.
Beyond the family circle, the book explores how stories enrich classrooms, libraries, and community gatherings, offering clear advice on selecting the right material for each setting. Filled with a curated selection of fairy tales, fables, myths, and nature sketches, it shows how narratives can weave seamlessly into everyday chores or become a rewarding pause after a task is finished. Whether you’re a seasoned teller or just beginning, the guide provides thoughtful techniques to bring stories to life with confidence and heart.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2021-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1862–1919
A writer and storyteller with a gift for making the distant past feel close, she created lively children’s books that carried young readers into ancient Greece, Rome, and beyond. Her work also showed a deep interest in how stories can teach, delight, and stay with children for years.
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