Promotional Information

Targeted for elementary teachers, librarians and drama teachers, Handmade Tales contains over 25 stories appropriate for grades PreK through 3. Handmade Tales contains original stories and tales from around the world that use hands as an active way to tell the stories. Grades PreK-3.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction String Stories Draw and Tell Stories Cut and Tell Stories Paper Tales (Fold and Tell, Scroll Books, and Other Paper Tales Hand Stories Other Handy Tales (Handkerchiefs, Napkins, Towels and Other Props) Source Notes Resources Index

About the Author

Dianne de Las Casas was an award-winning storyteller and author who toured internationally presenting programs, teacher training, workshops, and artist residencies. Her performances, dubbed traditional folklore gone fun, were full of energetic audience participation.