Direct from the authors:
@ AU$15.00+ postage $3.00
Mailed anywhere in Australia
(overseas add further $2.50)

“About
Storytelling”

Practical Guide: How do I tell stories? Where do I begin?
by Helen McKay and Berice Dudley

Includes illustrations by Lincoln Sell. Published by Hale and Iremonger, Sydney, Australia - ISBN 0 86806 593 5
Authors, Helen McKay and Berice Dudley, offer customised storytelling workshops and seminars. stories@helenmckay.com

What they say

Here is a very informative, useful book for all teachers, teacher-librarians and all who are interested in the art and the rich enjoyment to be found in storytelling — Peg Craddock, Education Consultant

"About Storytelling" is a practical guide, teachers can adopt to enhance their own storytelling techniques as well as to encourage this skill in their pupils. Melanie Winthrop, NZ Education Review

"About Storytelling" is a useful, information accessible introduction to how do I tell stories, where do I begin? —Diane Wolkstein, New York, Author - Magic Orange Tree and Esther's Story

At last! In language all of us can understand, a complete publication on the art of storytelling is now available. If you are interested in storytelling for both children and adults, this book is a must — Mary Locke, Author, Sydney

It is wonderful! I've only had time to briefly read it but I've already found much valuable information — Michael Paul Gallo, Early Childhood Education, Moorhead State University, MN, USA

It's a good book! I'm taking two back with me to the UK as presents for my friends — Patrick Ryan, Storyteller, London

“About Storytelling” - Table of Contents

What's storytelling? What is a story? Difference between written and `told' stories?
Room set-up - lighten up - use that space - consider audience needs - be seen
What makes a good beginning? - points to consider before beginning to tell
Linking with audience - read the audience - pauses work - ways of telling - adult audiences
Story reading - picture books - story selection for readings
Interactive storytelling -
Organic storytelling -
Personal stories - family characters - stories reveal insights, courage - finding a personal story
Tools of storytelling - how we use words - voice exercises - body language - transitions - movement
Props - costumes - storytelling aids - puppets - musical instruments.
Story as therapy - stories heal - stories build bridges
World's greatest teachers used stories - stories to build attitudes
Story selection - be passionate - how to choose - wrap your message in a story
Where to find stories - how to fit stories to your audience
Adapting to oral forms - practise, refine - let audience join in - learning a story.
Endings
Stage fright and other disasters - voice lets you down - children's capers - handling a heckler
Target audiences for stories
Business matters. Storytelling guilds. Contacts. Booklists. Resources.

Where to find -
“About Storytelling”

The second printing is available in good bookstores around Australia
ORDER FORM - A small quantity of the first printing is available direct from the authors — www.aboutstorytelling.com.au

Direct from the authors:
@ AU$15.00+ postage $3.00
Mailed anywhere in Australia
(overseas add further $2.50)

“About
Storytelling”

Practical Guide: How do I tell stories? Where do I begin?
by Helen McKay and Berice Dudley

What they say

Where to find -
“About Storytelling”

See also:

“Gadi Mirrabooka, Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming”
“Riotous Riddles”

Have Magic Carpet - Will Travel

platypus websites

Direct from the authors: @ AU$15.00+ postage $3.00Mailed anywhere in Australia(overseas add further $2.50)

“About Storytelling”

Practical Guide: How do I tell stories? Where do I begin?by Helen McKay and Berice Dudley

What they say

Where to find - “About Storytelling”

See also:

“Gadi Mirrabooka, Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming” “Riotous Riddles”

Have Magic Carpet - Will Travel

platypus websites

Direct from the authors:
@ AU$15.00+ postage $3.00
Mailed anywhere in Australia
(overseas add further $2.50)

“About
Storytelling”

Practical Guide: How do I tell stories? Where do I begin?
by Helen McKay and Berice Dudley

Where to find -
“About Storytelling”

“Gadi Mirrabooka, Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming”
“Riotous Riddles”