Stories to Tell to Children

Sara Cone Bryant is the author of How to Tell Stories To Children, Stories to tell the littlest ones, Epaminondas and His Auntie, and I am an American. Bryant begins with suggestions on how to be a good storyteller. She says take your story seriously no matter what the subject. It is important to take your time in the telling. Third if you memory fails or you make a mistake, never admit it. Just keep on going. Help the child anticipate of a humorous part of the story. Bryant also gives suggestions for using the story telling in the teaching of English. Also included are many good stories for children.