The stories in this collection are about the art of storytelling. Three storytellers provide ideas to explore the magic of "tales" with young adults. The authors expertise and experiences are combined with humour. The content is divided into four sections: "Once Upon a Time" emphasizes the value of story; "Stories from the Family Tree" encourages families to discuss their stories; "Developing and Learning to Tell Stories" provides guidelines for shaping and telling stories; and "Universal Tales" discusses nursery rhymes, traditional folklore and folklore in popular culture.
The last section moves from the traditional oral culture to the messages in books, films and computer games. This resource guides teachers in the presentation of this art form to help students develop their ability to tell stories.