{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-storyteller-isbn-9780140044362","title":"The Way of the Storyteller","description":"As interest in the art of storytelling continues to grow, many books have appeared on the subject but none have matched the scope and charm of \u003cb\u003eThe Way of the Storyteller\u003c\/b\u003e. First published in 1942, this classic work is unique in its blend of literary history, criticism, analysis, personal anecdote, and how-to instructions. Sawyer examines storytelling as a folk art and a still-living art, tracing its evolution from the earliest narrative impulses that developed as stories were written down. With simple suggestions, she instructs the reader in the art of storytelling and freeing the creative imagination by disciplining the mind. Sawyer's guide also includes an engaging selection of international stories sure to enchant both children and adults. \u003cb\u003eThe Way of the Storyteller\u003c\/b\u003e also is an invaluable resource with a comprehensive reading and story list.\u003cb\u003eChapters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Introduction\u003cbr\u003eStorytelling—A Folk-Art\u003cbr\u003eThe Antiquity of It\u003cbr\u003ePattern for the Past\u003cbr\u003eExperience\u003cbr\u003eThe Building of Background\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Creative Imagination\u003cbr\u003eA Technique to Abolish Technique\u003cbr\u003eThe Art of Selection\u003cbr\u003eStorytelling as an Approach to Children's Books and Reading\u003cbr\u003eShall We Have Poetry in the Story Hour?\u003cbr\u003eA Postscript to the Revised Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWee Meg Barnileg and the Fairies\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic Box\u003cbr\u003eSeñora, Will You Snip? Señora, Will You Sew?\u003cbr\u003eThe Peddler of Ballaghadereen\u003cbr\u003eWhere One Is Fed a Hundred Can Dine\u003cbr\u003eA Matter of Brogues\u003cbr\u003eThe Juggler of Notre Dame\u003cbr\u003eThe Deserted Mine\u003cbr\u003eThe Bird Who Spoke Three Times\u003cbr\u003eThe Legend of Saint Elizabeth\u003cbr\u003eThe Princess and the Vagabone\u003cbr\u003eA Reading List\u003cbr\u003eA Story List\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cb\u003eRuth Sawyer\u003c\/b\u003e (1880-1970) traveled through America, Ireland, and Spain collecting tales. Her retellings were authentic, backed by scholarly research. A frequent and much admired speaker in the United States, Sawyer collaborated on the Caldecott Honor book,\u003cb\u003e Journey Cake, Ho!\u003c\/b\u003e with her son-in-law, and noted children's book author, Robert McCloskey.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304337133797,"sku":"NP9780140044362","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780140044362.jpg?v=1767742156","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-way-of-the-storyteller-isbn-9780140044362","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}