storytelling

John can do nothing well until a snail gives him one hundred fabulous stories to tell. But even they wear thin and he goes in search of the snail again.

A baron who loves tall tales promises to free the peasant who can tell him a tale that will surprise him.

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.

Profiles the life and career of Suzanne Collins, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Suzanne Collins herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.

Presents an anthology of spooky stories drawn from folklore, local history, and the storytellers' imaginations, and divided into such categories as "Just Desserts and Lessons Learned," "Dark Humor," and "Fearless Females.".

When her little brother Tyler is nervous about his first day of school, Pinky Dinky Doo tells him a story about the time she and her friends had really bad hair days when school pictures were scheduled.

Three friends relax after their picnic lunch by each telling his or her best story.

Presents fifteen lesson plans designed to help preschool and primary school teachers plan fun, educational story programs for their classrooms.

Leopold, who has told tales at Leipzig's zoo for many years, is surprised to find that he must explain the nature of storytelling after he is accused of lying by a scientist.

In the evening the residents of Church Street gather on Miss Ida's porch to share memories and hear stories about events in the past, events significant to them as African-Americans.