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The Art Of The Story-Teller
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ISBN10: 9376393465
ISBN13: 9789376393466
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Dec 1 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789376393466
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Dec 1 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The art of the story-teller examines the craft of storytelling, highlighting its role in nurturing imagination, engagement, and learning among children. The book begins with a preface emphasizing the author's skill in blending insight with practical guidance, framing storytelling as both an art and an educational tool. Early sections explore the elements that make narratives compelling, such as expressive delivery, pacing, and the use of imagery and emotion to capture attention. Drawing on experiences from Britain and America, the text offers reflections on common challenges, including sustaining interest, avoiding monotony, and tailoring stories to different audiences. Rather than focusing on individual tales, the work emphasizes how preparation, presence, and understanding of structure shape the listener's experience. Through its combination of instruction, observation, and reflection, the book provides strategies for educators and narrators to enhance the effectiveness of their storytelling, illustrating how careful attention to technique can transform simple narratives into memorable, impactful experiences that educate and inspire young minds.
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