"Dad, Tell Me a Story" is ideal for all parents who wish to enrich family time by creating a storytelling tradition at home. With candor and charm, John McCormick shows how one everyday dad created nightly stories with his young boys, weaving bits of their daily lives into a memorable collection of bedtime tales. "Dad, Tell Me a Story" offers valuable guidance on how to make up stories with your own children, while sharing parenting insights reflecting the wonder and joy of raising kids. Learn how the magic of storytelling can give your children the unforgettable gift of spending time with you in the world of make believe. (Ages 5 to 11).
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
As a long time parent and grandparent I thought I knew a lot about making up and telling stories to children but the guidance given in this book will help me to take this art to a new level: there are so many ideas of how to make storytelling a much more interesting and interactive and above all fun experience. The book relates how this one dad created stories for, and with, his two young boys and how often he was able to involve them in resolving the problems and challenges presented in the stories which adds immeasurably to the educational value of storytelling. There are so many good ideas that I found myself wishing I could turn back the clock for my now grown children but my grandchildren will benefit!.
A selection of the stories the father and children came up with is presented together with marvelous illustrations of the stories by the author and his children. I read this very readable book from cover to cover. The recommended age range should be increased from 5-11 to include adults of all ages who spend time with children and who can learn so much from this book to hone the craft of storytelling.
A selection of the stories the father and children came up with is presented together with marvelous illustrations of the stories by the author and his children. I read this very readable book from cover to cover. The recommended age range should be increased from 5-11 to include adults of all ages who spend time with children and who can learn so much from this book to hone the craft of storytelling.
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By Statton H.
Finally! A terrific "how-to" book on bedtime story telling.
I struggled with how to come up with bedtime stories for my two girls. Often, I could not think of any good material or a satisfying way to end my story once I began.
"Dad, Tell Me Story" provide you with McCormick's tried and true formula for developing an engaging bedtime story, one which begins with simply asking your child for "the first thing that pops into their head." After you follow some basic steps, you have an outline for a great bedtime story. The author reminds you that not all your stories will be winners, but your child will always appreciate your attempts.
McCormick also fills his book with several of his favorite stories he made up for his two young sons, Will and Connor, both of whom contributed wonderful illustrations to the book. These original stories also make good bedtime reading in case you're just too tired to spin a tale of your own. The author has a website at [...]
I struggled with how to come up with bedtime stories for my two girls. Often, I could not think of any good material or a satisfying way to end my story once I began.
"Dad, Tell Me Story" provide you with McCormick's tried and true formula for developing an engaging bedtime story, one which begins with simply asking your child for "the first thing that pops into their head." After you follow some basic steps, you have an outline for a great bedtime story. The author reminds you that not all your stories will be winners, but your child will always appreciate your attempts.
McCormick also fills his book with several of his favorite stories he made up for his two young sons, Will and Connor, both of whom contributed wonderful illustrations to the book. These original stories also make good bedtime reading in case you're just too tired to spin a tale of your own. The author has a website at [...]
By Pat
If you buy one children's book this year, this should be it. Our family has been enjoying the storytelling, and we have been inspired to make "made up" stories part of our bedtime routine. Our kids loved that the stories and illustrations were from a "real" family. This also makes a great gift for a family with children.
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