Children and Storytelling
What were the first stories? What were they about and why did people tell them. Some of our oldest stories are creation tales. They try to answer basic questions about…
What were the first stories? What were they about and why did people tell them. Some of our oldest stories are creation tales. They try to answer basic questions about…
People familiar with the format of my monthly Children in Nature column know that I try to give an overview of some of the natural events, rhythms and material conditions…
Basho and the River Stones introduces young children to Basho the poet, Buddhist values, and a lively story that explores where true happiness lies! Kids love the sneaky fox and…
This week's story is Chipmunk Song By Joanne Rider and pictures by Lynne Cherry. The story artfully combines art, science and storytelling to allow the young listener or reader to…
This week's story is the Goblin and the Grocer, one of Hans Christian Anderson's lesser known tales, but one of my favorites. The story explores a theme near and dear…