{"product_id":"the-growth-of-a-storyteller-9780367751913","title":"The Growth of a Storyteller","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sequel to the bestselling \u003ci\u003ePrincesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the positive impact the storytelling and story acting curriculum of Vivian Gussin Paley has on young children's literacy, communication and confidence. Telling the story of three years of classroom-based research with children aged two to seven, it shows the Helicopter Stories approach in action, capturing the children's development as storytellers and their delight at having their stories listened to, scribed and acted out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn each chapter Trisha Lee's passion for children's unique voices shines through as she shares and reflects on the children's stories, paying each of them the same respect as would normally be bestowed on adult writers. Exploring the importance of story in children's lives, the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the cognitive and developmental impact of implementing a Helicopter Stories approach over an extended time period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyses the stories told by chil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Without imagination we are lost - from ourselves, the world and one another. This magical book is your map to the ’stories’ of childhood and a timely reminder to dream harder, bigger and brighter. Your children need you to read it.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Bottrill, \u003ci\u003eauthor of\u003c\/i\u003e Can I Go and Play Now – Rethinking the Early Years\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003eSchool and the Magic of Children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Trisha Lee’s magical book, \u003ci\u003eThe Growth of a Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e, shows how the youngest children develop the ability to tell their own stories and act them out. Starting with two-year-olds, Trisha watched as they learned to expand their characters and plots, and she shows the reader why storytelling and story acting are such a valuable tool for the language development, social skills, and emotional well-being of all children.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Katch, \u003ci\u003eauthor of\u003c\/i\u003e Under Deadman’s Skin – Discovering the Meaning of Children’s Violent Play, They Don’t Like Me – Lessons on Bullying, \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e Far Away from the Tigers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This beautiful book is utterly captivating and should come with a warning that meals will go unprepared and dogs will go unwalked once you start reading it. A story in itself, it delivers theory and practical information and provides compelling evidence for the importance of ensuring that children’s voices are heard, and valued, now more than ever. I guarantee you will find yourself listening to children in a different way after reading this.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKym Scott, \u003ci\u003eEarly Years Consultant, and founder, A Place To Learn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Human beings are a storying species, get us together with a group of friends and we will all tell our stories. Trisha's work, which is inspired by the wonderful Vivian- Gussin- Paley, explores what it means to be a young storyteller and how the essential skills of storytelling develop when nurtured by skilled and knowledgeable adults. A must-read for anyone who works with young children.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Swailes,\u003ci\u003e School Improvement Advisor, Curriculum Developer. Nursery World Trainer of the Year 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Beginning 1. The Storyteller in Me 2. The Truly Youngest Storytellers 3. Incredible Connections 4. The Ordinary World 5. Crossing the Threshold 6. The Borrowers 7. The Impact of Helicopter Stories - Four Case Studies Lucas and the Dinosaurs Ava the Word Magpie Ethan the Novelist Daisy the Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still 8. The Return of the Storytellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018057679191,"sku":"9780367751913","price":20.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367751913.jpg?v=1750775498","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-growth-of-a-storyteller-9780367751913","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}