This series has been introduced into the Children's Ministry range of resources to provide short, easy-to-read guides on key topics. Their aim is to provide the busy children's worker with biblical insights and practical advice and ideas. Most also include discussion topics so that they can be integrated into children's workers training sessions.

Drawing on the example of Jesus as the master storyteller, Ruth Alliston reviews a wide range of storytelling styles and gives a plethora of practical tips. Presented in an easy-to-read style, this book will give you the confidence to tell stories that children will find memorable.

Why tell stories? Ruth answers this question in the first chapter of her book. The reasons she gives include the following:
- Stories influence the way we think.
- Stories fascinate us and whatever catches our interest can be an effective learning tool.
- Stories encourage listeners to become involved and, having owned the story, to be satisfied.
- Stories help us identify with other people's situations and promote caring and understanding.
- Stories stimulate thoughts, imaginationn and creativity, leading to play, conversation, solutions and action.
- Stories affirm group identities: they fulfil a need to know our place.
- Stories help to answer the deep questons of the soul: Who am I? Where is God? Why am I here? When will good triumph?
- Stories stir emotions, and help give voice to feelings.

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ISBN: 9781842910344
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: KINGSWAY - published 18/01/2002
Format: Paperback