The Moral of the Story

by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk

Book Overview

To kids everywhere, in the hope that their elders will never stop telling stories. Throughout history, traditional cultures have recognized the role of storytelling in teaching values to children.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874835429
• ISBN13: 9780874835427
• Release Date: January 1955
• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

relavant

We need more books that speak to helping children feel better about themself. This is an example of doing just that.

The Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development

Really enjoyed this book. Read the stories in the car on a long trip. My children kept wanting one more. Very interesting stories and excellent help in the Story Notes. Also used this book with a small group of students and we had a wonderful time discussing each story. Highly recommended. I would love another one just like this with new stories!!!

An excellent collection of interesting and helpful stories

The Moral Of The Story by Bobby and Sherry Norfolk offers an insightful understanding of the meanings and intent of children's stories and their actual effects on children. Introducing the reader to an overall analysis and instructional use, The Moral Of The Story proceeds with stories drawing from many ancient sources, and the moral and intended message associated with each of them. The Moral Of The Story is an excellent collection of interesting and helpful stories, certain to become a children's favorite, all while teaching them invaluable lessons about life and its truths.

A much needed book

This is an excellent book. As a storyteller I know the impact that stories can have on kids, and this book fills a need that many storytellers have for a thoughtful discussion of stories that teach moral principles. As a parent, I know the importance of a moral education for our children, and this book provides an example for any parent on how to use stories to discuss moral issues. The Norfolks provide stories that can be used in a character education program or read or told to your own child, an account of their experiences in using these stories in character education programs, and a discussion of storytelling's role in character education. Definitely worth buying!