Storyteller's Sourcebook: 1983-1999

by Margaret Read MacDonald, Brian W. Sturm

This edition of Storyteller's Sourcebook complements the original edition published in 1982. The first edition provides descriptions of folktales and references to more than 700 published sources of folktales. This new edition covers folktales from 1983-1999. Both editions include thorough indexing by subject, motif, title, ethnic group and country of origin and a comprehensive bibliography.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

712 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

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Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world telling stories....always on the lookout for more great folktales to share. She shapes these found stories into tellable tales which anyone can share with ease. Filling her folktale collections with these delightful tales, she creates perfect read alouds for you and your family. MRM wants everyone to experience the joy of a beautifully told tale. She hopes you will read them a few times...then put down the book...put down the electronic device...and just TELL the story to your children!

Some of her favorite folktales she expands into picture books...hopefully with delightfully readable language while will roll right out of your mouth. Share them with your children and then....act the tales out! Revisit the tales by TELLING them! At bedtime. While on the road. Fill your pockets with great stories to share wherever you go.

Joining her Folklore Ph.D. with her 30 plus years as a children's librarian, Margaret brings folktales to life in playful, lilting language which should delight both reader and listener.

See her performance schedule at: www.margaretreadmaconald.com

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enormous resource when it comes to folk and fairytale picture books. It takes some figuring out on how to use it but when used to the system it has many suggestions.

[Nostalgia Reader]

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