Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A

A practical and instructive guide that advises how to begin and develop stories, relate to an audience, create the best dramatic effect and deliver a memorable performance.

Looking for fresh ideas to liven up your storytimes? Here you'll find a wonderfully diverse collection of easy-to-tell tales from around the world, along with tips and profiles of the storytellers featured in the book. Ideal for educators and others who work with young children, these stories have been selected because they are easy for anyone to tell, even novices, and they readily engage listeners. Along with each tale, you'll find a profile of the "teller" who provides it, adding a cultural dimension to help you and your audiences better understand the context. There are also tips to improve your programs. In addition to storytimes, this guide can be used for read-alouds, or even silent reading with older children. Whether you are a librarian, educator, or parent, Storyteller's Sampler: Tales from Tellers around the World will help you keep children entertained—all while encouraging their learning and development.

This beautifully illustrated divination kit is based on Aboriginal dreamings, which acknowledge the creatures and natural phenomena of the world as a living oracle. This is a tradition of storytelling, of passing down the wisdom of Nature through the generations to provide insight and guidance for today. Each of the unique circular cards represents a particular dreaming story. Read the cards individually and in spreads to discover this fascinating and ancient mythology, blending its stories and interpretations for inspiration, guidance and spiritual fulfillment. Five Aboriginal artists provide the illustrations for this kit in authentic Aboriginal style.

A collection of stories and poems with the central theme of water, from each of the 54 countries of the Commonwealth. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Examines the creation myths of various cultures around the world, as well as the effects of these stories on everyday life.