Storymaker The Art of Creating and Sharing Stories with Children

<p><strong>Whether you’re a teacher, parent, guardian or family member, the need to engage with and entertain the youngsters you care for is universal.</strong> Modern life makes access to entertainment easy, but what if there was another way – one that truly strengthened the bonds between you? For generations, humanity has practised the art of storytelling – a skill that you too can learn, enabling you to create magical tales that will shape those listening for years to come.</p><p>Perhaps it’s a group of restless children and you wish you could catch, hold and reward their attention? Perhaps it’s a long journey, or you want to get them off their screens? As you conjure a gripping story from thin air using the methods in this book, you’ll find that face-to-face engagement creates contentment, concentration and connection on your journey together through story.</p>