Storytelling With Puppets

In this latest revision of Storytelling With Puppets, Connie Champlin has polished themes and fine-tuned sections to meet today's ever-changing programming environment, paying special attention to literature-based instruction and multicultural themes.

Describes ways to use puppets to introduce books, lead songs, and tell stories, and suggests group activities.

Describes storytelling arts projects - activities include puppets of all sizes, masks and other larger-than-life characters. Instructions for producing sound effects and scenery, and scripts of folk tales in which the puppets and masks can be used, round out the theme.

Professional storyteller, Mary Jo Huff, shares her secrets for making stories come alive in Storytelling with Puppets, Props and Playful Tales. Activities foster listening, pre-reading, speaking and thinking skills. The book includes original tales and photocopiable patterns, plus tips for creating inexpensive puppets and props from everyday materials. The ideas in this book will: stimulate imaginations; encourage creativity; develop critical thinking; encourage participation; and create a love of books, reading and, eventually, writing.

When Mr. Gumpy went out in his boat, he found lots of animals on the way want to come too. However all is well until the goat starts to kick.

Encouraging children to let their imagination run wild, Emily K. Neubinger offers 40 inventive projects and activities that will inspire kids ages 5 to 12 to express themselves through storytelling. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, while older kids will open up and thrive as they embark on guided story walks and inspiring journaling exercises. Sparking creativity while developing a child’s love of language, Show Me a Story will kindle a lifelong passion for both writing and telling original stories.

THE SQUEAKY DOOR It's time for bed! Granny tucks Little Boy in tight. She kisses him good night. She turns out the light. And he's not scared! No, not him! But when Granny shuts that door... SQUEEEEAK! How can a granny keep that spooky, squeaky door from scaring her little boy awake at night? Acclaimed storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald spins a humorous bedtime story, perfect for reading aloud, with comical illustrations by Mary Newell DePalma.

A rhythmic read-aloud tale describing a chain of events set in motion when a big fat bird tries to eat a big fat worm.