Spot`s Story Treasury

This comprehensive collection is an excellent resource for educators seeking a rich repository of traditional tales suitable for children aged 5-11. It offers 147 stories, each categorized by themes, values, narrative structure, genre, age suitability, and their countries of origin. Additionally, the book provides a detailed list of sources along with alternative print and online versions, ensuring teachers have everything they need to share these tales with their students. Written in the engaging voice of a storyteller, these stories are perfect for easy retelling by both educators and their students. The compilation, created by Chris Smith, a key figure in the development of the Storytelling Schools model, was crafted after extensive research in UK primary schools over a decade. This model encourages children to become storytellers themselves, and the collection was made in response to teachers' ongoing requests for story selection assistance. It complements The Storytelling Schools Method: Handbook for Teachers, making it a valuable tool for those wishing to enrich their teaching with storytelling.