STORIES FROM MY HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE
I’m not going to school these days, so I’ll be posting videos of storytelling from my living room, along with images you can download to look at in detail. I would love to hear from you! Are there stories you would like me to include? Do you have questions about the stories? Please send me your thoughts, and any drawings you make.
Stories & Art: “Seven Ravens” / The Well & Tree of Crows
DOWNLOAD THE ARTWORK THE WELL HERE
DOWNLOAD THE ARTWORK TREE OF CROWS HERE
A story from the Brothers Grimm that reminds us to be very careful what we wish for.
Stories and Art: “The Little Old Woman and Her Pig” / A Lane Near Dedham
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A classic English folktale of the “chain” type, where one problem adds to another and the story stretches out like a chain.
STORIES AND ART: “Boots and His Brothers” / The Charter Oak
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A traditional Norwegian folktale to remind us that the world occasionally gives us exactly what we need, paired with “The Charter Oak", an early masterpiece by Frederic Church.
STORIES AND ART: Three Perfect Peaches
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An old French folktale with lots of mystery, magic and a bit of romance.
Stories and Art: Apollo & Daphne
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A classic Greek myth, in which Apollo mocks the god of love, and trouble ensues.
Stories and Art: “The Boy in the Peanut” / Stratford Mill
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Looking at John Constable’s painting, it’s fun to imagine a story that might take place in the same setting.
Stories and Art: Hanuman Moves the Mountain
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An episode from the great Indian Epic “Ramayana” about overcoming obstacles.
Stories and Art: Master of All Masters / Peeling Potatoes
A traditional folktale about a servant girl who uses her quick wits to save her foolish master (and his cat).