Under the Oaken Bough by Simon Brooks

Under the Oaken Bough by Simon Brooks

Uncommon folktales and a few old favorites revived and retold for young people and tradition keepers. Folk and fairy tales celebrate different cultures and ways to see the world.

A collection of the author's favorite folktales from his professional storytelling repertoire, retold in contemporary jargon for young reader, UNDER THE OAKEN BOUGH is an anthology which breathes new life into the folk and fairy tales of old. Professional storyteller, Simon Brooks, has written the stories he loves to tell in the style he uses on stage, whether at a library, school, college, private event or festival. Each story concludes with brief notes about the tale. This wonderful little book is a must have, not just for young people entering the realm of folk and fairy tales for themselves, but for parents who love to read to their children, teachers and librarians. The book includes a Q & A section with the author, a guide on how to tell stories, suggested reading, and a list of vocabulary words and their meanings. Half of the eighteen stories come from Europe, the remainder from the rest of the world. Some of these stories are old favorites, but inside you will find stories which can be hard to find, and seldom told. Join Simon Under the Oaken Bough and step into another realm, far, far away.

SIMON BROOKS was once an English Army Cadet with hopes of joining the Royal Marines. These plans were quickly scrapped when Simon discovered his talent for ticking off his drill sergeant. Instead he studied photography at college. He has photographed a few famous people, a bunch of regular people, and a bunch of stuff. Simon became a professional storyteller in 2003, entrancing young and old alike. He performs at over 100 venues a year, and has recorded a number of successful storytelling CDs of his own, and audio books for others. Simon is a nationally recognized storyteller and voice actor with awards from Storytelling World and Parent's Choice.

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ISBN 13	9781624911101
ISBN 10	1624911102
Title	Under the Oaken Bough
Author	Simon Brooks
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc
Year published	2018-04-01
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.