She told folktales and myths handed down from ages past, and adaptations of literature from favorite classics. She used facial expressions and her voice to make the different characters come alive. These stories are adapted from folktales and classic literature that children have grown to love. Young children love to participate, and with this program they get the opportunity to join in on the storytelling.
Young children love the predictability of the familiar.
Older children and adults prefer to hear stories that they do not recognize. The storyteller will help her audience tour the world with folklore from many countries or prepare a selection of stories about a requested area or culture. Autumn programs include Harvest Happenings as well as Halloween Stories and Thanksgiving Tales. December brings The Gifts Of Giving, Christmas Classics, Hanukkah Stories and Winter Holidays , a program of celebration from many cultures. In February, you can hear Valentine Stories, celebrate President's Day with Abe's Anecdotes or honor Black History Month using African American Tales .