Terrific Trickster Tales from Asia

By Cathy Spagnoli

Introduce youth to the fascinating folklore and culture of Asia using 26 authentic universal trickster tales from 17 different nations. Use this resource for your own storytelling sessions, programming or to teach storytelling skills to young people. It discusses storytelling techniques, offers guidance on how to add interest and drama to the telling of the stories, how to teach students to effectively tell these stories, plus suggestions and practical tips to enrich the storytelling experience.Each story has been adapted for young storytellers to ensure they are easy to learn and fun to tell. A concise introduction sets the stage for the telling, including insight into the originating nations' cultures. The book provides several learning activities to introduce the cultures, stimulate reading interests and strengthen library/information-seeking skills. Includes annotated recommended reading lists, websites and other resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579500455
• ISBN13: 9781579500450
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Alleyside Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 11.0"