storytelling

To help her fall asleep, the author tells his daughter a bedtime story from his mischievous childhood when he bought magic beans with his mother's grocery money.

"Cardan Greenbriar, High King of Elfhame, visits the mortal world to face the troll woman, Aslog of the West"--OCLC.

The students in Mr. Magro's class submit stories for the SOS file about their biggest emergencies, and then they read them aloud for extra credit.

"A pampered kitten heads out into the night sniffing for a story just for her, but she soon discovers a cat with courage makes her own story"--Provided by publisher.

Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew.

"In a relatable tale about two siblings at constant odds, a child discovers that expressing himself through stories can help resolve conflict and generate understanding"--Publisher.

A collection of five humorous yet eerie graphic novel tales. The kids in Davis and Emily's class are invited by their teacher to tell their scariest, eeriest stories--including the one about the "Face in the Forest" and what really happened to "The Village that Vanished.".

"During the final round of the Karaku Cup, Akane delivers a performance that spellbinds the audience. As the crowd is gripped with emotion, Akane receives a shocking review from her most hated foe, Issho Arakawa. Who will emerge victorious at the competition and get to have a one-on-one talk with the man who ruined the life of Akane's father?"--Back cover.

In this tale inspired by the life of author Toni Morrison, young Toni sets out on a quest for gold with her siblings, but when things do not go as planned, she realizes that finding the perfect ending is all about how you tell the story. Includes biographical note.

"Once upon a time there was a narrator named Bitsy, and all she wanted to do was tell a story. Thankfully, she had just the right protagonist to help her with that--Boozle, a grumpy old wizard without a lot to say. Join them both on the adventure of a lifetime as they make the journey up Story Mountain, discovering the magic of storytelling along the way"--Back cover.