Product Description
by Georgiana Keable (Author), Hugh Lupton (Foreword by)
Georgiana Keable introduces a staggering wealth ofworld stories about nature and our role in it. These are traditional storiesthat have stood the test of time and often speak of what is universal andenduring in our experiences of and relationship with nature. Culturally diverseand told with great energy and panache, the stories will engage young readersand encourage them to become natural storytellers.
The book includes several "story maps" to help readersthink visually about stories, as well as other ways to remember the variousstages the tales. The author also reflects on the heart of each tale--what it isabout and ways that readers can turn their own experience into stories. Eachsection includes a practical activity for individuals or groups.
The author's message is clear: The resources neededfor natural storytelling are all around us in abundance--in nature and in ourimagination.
Author Biography
Georgiana Keable has been pioneer for the renaissance of storytelling in England and Norway. Georgiana has taught storytelling at Oslo University since 1997 and launched the Norwegian storytelling festival. In 2015 she received the Oslo prize for outstanding contribution to Art in Oslo.
