Telling Tales
Storytelling in the family
De Vos, G; Harris, M; Barker Lottridge, C.
Publisher: University of Alberta Press, Edmonton, Canada
Year Published: 2003
Pages: 204pp ISBN: 0-88864-402-7
Library of Congress Number: Z7183.D4 2003 Dewey: 808.5'43
Resource Type: Book
A guide to the art of storytelling.
Abstract:
Telling Tales: Storytelling in the Family is a very different and interesting guide to the art of storytelling. The book deals with various aspects of storytelling, like where to start, what kind of body language to use, appropriateness of the story, kinds of stories, how to use stories to bring families closer together and how to extract new tales out of traditional ones. There are examples of things like telling a story behind a special food, the history behind a nursery rhyme, or ways in which children change words in a nursery rhyme to adapt it to their own interpretation. All sorts of stories -- formal, informal, myths, superstitions, folktales, nursery rhymes, family histories -- are covered and there are further resources given at the back. These include: a list of storytelling organizations; events and festivals in Canada, a list of traditional tales retold, recommended picture books and story collections, and a list of other guides to storytelling.
The book itself is written more in the form of a story rather than a traditional step by step guide. It contains many of the authors' personal stories, especially those concerning their own experiences with storytelling. There are relevant quotes given at the beginning of each chapter and every section of the book is interspersed with many folktales, superstitions and nursery rhymes.
[Abstract by Nabeeha Chaudhary]
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
We Are Made of Stories
Our Stories
Gail, Merle, and Celia
SECTION I:
Once Upon a Time
The Value of Stories
SECTION II:
Stories from the Family Tree
Family Stories
Informal Storytelling
Formal Storytelling
Family History
Migration Stories
Mealtime
Traditions
Superstitions
Stories from Your Life
Story of Names
Personal Timelines
Memory
Artefacts and Photographs
Sharing Family Lore
Identity
Family Communication
Childhood Stories
Permission To Tell
Tape/Video Story Recording
Blended Families
Single-parent Families
SECTION III
Developing and Learning to Tell Stories
Shaping Your Story
What Makes a Good Story
Where to Start
Senses
Using Folktales to Learn How to Shape Family Stories
Outlines
Telling Times
SECTION IV
Universal Tales
Nursery Rhymes
Rhymes for the Very Young
History of Mother Goose
Riddles
Lullabies
Traditional Folklore
Folktales
Myths
Legends
Tall Tales
Folklore in Popular Culture
Contemporary Legends
Family Holiday Celebrations
Popular Literature
Popular Music
Computer Games
STORYTELLING RESOURCES
Storytelling
Family History
Family Stories
Recommended Picture Books
Recommended Story Collections
Universal Tales
Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies
Universal Tales
Collections of Myths and Legends
Universal Tales
Traditional Tales Retold
Portrayal of Storytelling in Literature
Storytelling Organizations, Events, and Festivals
Books Mentioned in the Text
Index
About the Authors
Subject Headings
