Storyteller extraordinaire Bob Barton shows classroom teachers how to discover their own unique way of telling stories. Teachers will learn easy and effective ways to:

• develop their own method and style
• handle fears about remembering a story or being self-conscious
• find stories they want to tell
• use storytelling and reading aloud to foster a love of reading.

This comprehensive guide offers practical approaches to all forms of story — folktales, picture books, poems, novels, and more. New and experienced teachers alike will find the tools they need to explore the art of storytelling, from unusual places to find stories through tips for effective evaluation.