Project Gutenberg 2021-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 199 Cowles, Julia Darrow 1862 1919 14005055 The Art of Story-Telling, with nearly half a hundred stories MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Art of Story-Telling" by Julia Darrow Cowles is a collection of instructional essays written in the early 20th century. This work aims to enhance the skills of story-telling among caregivers and educators, emphasizing both the artistic and ethical dimensions of sharing stories with children. It offers insights on how to select, tell, and utilize stories effectively in various settings, such as at home and in schools. The opening of the book introduces the concept of story-telling primarily in the home, where it serves not just to entertain but also to nurture character and strengthen the bond between mother and child. Cowles explains that stories told in a nurturing setting can leave lasting impressions on a child's development, shaping their moral foundation and literary taste. She encourages mothers to embrace the role of a storyteller, highlighting the profound impact that well-chosen and thoughtfully delivered tales can have on children. Additionally, she discusses how different types of stories—fairy tales, fables, or even biblical accounts—can be woven into daily life and tasks, enriching the child's world and facilitating their emotional and moral growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Storytelling Children's stories LB Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: How To ... Category: Parenthood & Family Relations Category: Teaching & Education 371440 2025-07-26T08:48:53.955119 text/html 349349 2024-10-18T16:10:54 text/html 262515 2025-07-26T08:49:01.192036 application/epub+zip 260992 2025-07-26T08:48:55.167075 application/epub+zip 221422 2025-07-26T08:48:54.478067 application/epub+zip 364043 2025-07-26T08:49:05.180063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328533 2025-07-26T08:49:00.452049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288955 2022-09-29T19:53:08.819637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312458 2025-07-26T08:48:53.031074 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292428 2024-10-18T16:10:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16740 2025-07-26T08:49:05.326995 application/rdf+xml 14622 2025-07-26T08:48:54.603038 image/jpeg 2547 2025-07-26T08:48:54.541044 image/jpeg 220524 2025-07-26T08:48:53.989050 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog