Pete Seeger's Storytelling Book

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Summary: Truly wonderful contribution
Review: Another truly wonderful contribution from our old companion on the trail, Pete Seeger. Thank you, Pete!

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Summary: A fun lesson in family bonding
Review: Folk Music legend Pete Seeger keeps a proud tradition strong with this guidebook to storytelling, family style.

Seeger takes us back to a time when a tale told around the fire, or in the family room, was a staple of american entertainment, and he sets down some of the tricks of the trade for making story-time magical.

The book presents a series of stories that particularly lend themselves to the oral tradition, and has a short discussion at the end of each, most of which contain tips about how to make the storytelling experience better. Throughout, we are reminded that the teller of a story takes ownership of that story, and can tinker with it as he or she sees fit.

I found the stories themselves to be hit or miss, but they were generally of a high quality, including some real gems. Seeger begins with a selection of tales told to him by his father, and he ends with a handful of stories that he has invented himself. These two sections are particularly imaginative, and remind us all that we can pass on stories from generation to generation without money or interference from the outside world.

If you have children and are open to the idea of reading them to sleep at night, this is a must-read. By learning how to tell a story more flexibly, you can turn that quality time into something even more special.


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Summary: Back to Basics
Review: Most people know at least a handful of Pete Seeger songs, such as "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" and "The Hammer Song (penned with fellow Weaver Lee Hays). And most preschools I've visited (I'm a children's folksinger/storyteller myself) own a copy of Pete's story-song "Abiyoyo". Well, now it's YOUR turn to be the storyteller! Pete Seeger and Paul DuBois Jacobs give you pages and pages of wonderful stories, some Pete learned from his father, musicologist Charles Seeger, and many that were learned during his travels throughout the world. My favorites are the sequel to "Abiyoyo" - yes, you heard it correctly - titled, "Abiyoyo Returns", and "The Intelligent Lightbulbs" (in which 4 lightbulbs literally go to school!). Also included are several story beginnings, with a gentle nudge by Pete and Paul to finish the stories yourself.

This book is a fantastic addition to any school or home library, and will provide the reader with hours and years of fun that they can share; maybe it'll even inspire a new generation of storytellers!

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Summary: Wonderful resource for storytellers, educators, and families
Review: Most people know at least a handful of Pete Seeger songs, such as "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" and "The Hammer Song (penned with fellow Weaver Lee Hays). And most preschools I've visited (I'm a children's folksinger/storyteller myself) own a copy of Pete's story-song "Abiyoyo". Well, now it's YOUR turn to be the storyteller! Pete Seeger and Paul DuBois Jacobs give you pages and pages of wonderful stories, some Pete learned from his father, musicologist Charles Seeger, and many that were learned during his travels throughout the world. My favorites are the sequel to "Abiyoyo" - yes, you heard it correctly - titled, "Abiyoyo Returns", and "The Intelligent Lightbulbs" (in which 4 lightbulbs literally go to school!). Also included are several story beginnings, with a gentle nudge by Pete and Paul to finish the stories yourself.

This book is a fantastic addition to any school or home library, and will provide the reader with hours and years of fun that they can share; maybe it'll even inspire a new generation of storytellers!

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Summary: Back to Basics
Review: Pete Seeger's Storytelling Book by Pete Seeger and Paul DuBois Jacobs reminds us of the importance in telling stories to our children. With all the different parenting books around, this book is a wonderful reminder that what really matters in a child's life is time spent with an adult and connecting to them through words, ideas and history. The stories are warm, clever, funny and easily retold with our own words. I was inspired to start telling original and some not so orginal stories to my children. Hands down, they want "mommy stories" everynight instead of "book stories". Pete Seeger's Storytelling Book will be given at all my family and friend's holiday celebrations this year. What a great way to celebrate the real millenium; with a tribute to the past. This book is a must buy for parents, grandparents, anyone who loves and spends time with children.

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Summary: GOD BLESS PETE SEEGER
Review: The first time I came across Pete Seeger was at a peace in at Flushing Meadow Park. Here I am thirty years later sharing Pete Seeger story with my children. There are not many artist I can say that about. Some thing about Pete makes me feel good about life. Get his CD's and this book and share them with your family. Your world will be a richer place.

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Summary: GOD BLESS PETE SEEGER
Review: The first time I came across Pete Seeger was at a peace in at Flushing Meadow Park. Here I am thirty years later sharing Pete Seeger story with my children. There are not many artist I can say that about. Some thing about Pete makes me feel good about life. Get his CD's and this book and share them with your family. Your world will be a richer place.

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Summary: Hands down my son's favorite book ever
Review: The storytelling tips and lead ins are interesting and quite charming. The best thing about this book, however, is the great stories.

Every evening my son walks out of his room with the book hidden behind his back and a big grin on his face. He holds it up in front of me and asks "ready?" We absolutely LOVE this book!

Rating:
Summary: Hands down my son's favorite book ever
Review: The storytelling tips and lead ins are interesting and quite charming. The best thing about this book, however, is the great stories.

Every evening my son walks out of his room with the book hidden behind his back and a big grin on his face. He holds it up in front of me and asks "ready?" We absolutely LOVE this book!