Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling

The tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling.
When Darinka and Adam unexpectedly meet Dorothy, at first by an old windmill, they embark on a roller coaster journey that transforms their family through the power of spontaneous storytelling. Dorothy’s seven storytelling secrets are the magical tools they need to connect deeply with each other in daily life - from playing to shopping, enjoying mealtimes and bedtimes, from tidying up to resolving conflict.
There are fifteen simple, fun games to help you easily make up stories with your children. These games, tips and tricks will give you the confidence to tell spontaneous tales with your family and friends - any time, any season and anywhere.

"Look for who is the most appreciated person at the dining table, in the pub, in the car on a long drive--it's the one who tells good stories! Danyah makes her living doing it--and she generously gives her secrets away. Anyone at all--mum, dad, someone struggling with shyness--can get better at making others smile, laugh and come alive. It's a form of love."---- Steve Biddulph, bestselling Australian author, activist, and psychologist
"Full of brilliant inspiration, wisdom, and practical storytelling tools. I would encourage any caretaker, parent, or teacher (or anyone really...) who wants to connect deeply with the children they are fortunate to spend time with, to read this book. Told in the form of an engaging tale by such a brilliant storyteller, the power of stories and story-making as a means for social change and personal development are woven in beautifully and could not be clearer."---- Karen Napier MBE - CEO The Reading Agency
"It surprised me that the whole book is a story itself and the 7 secrets were weaved into the big story perfectly. Somehow, I feel you're my Dorothy and thank you very much for writing this magical book!"---- A mother in Hong Kong
"Like me, you'll probably read the book in one sitting and immediately start playing these delightful storytelling games with the children in your life. Develops the skills and confidence for all the family to enjoy spontaneous storytelling and guaranteed to inspire, educate, and transform your relationship to the world of the imagination."---- Sue Hollingsworth, coauthor of The Storytellers Way
"This book is truly inspirational and will give parents the confidence to unleash their imaginations to use stories with their children and have lots of fun. The stories can help parents navigate the normal tricky situations all families face with creativity and humor. The story games at the end of every chapter are full of brilliant ideas to help you get started as a storyteller."---- Caroline Penney, author of The Parenting Toolkit: Simple Steps to Happy and Confident Children

As a storyteller, award winning solo performer, writer and trainer Danyah has been sharing oral stories professionally for over 25 years. She has has starred in five theatrical solo storytelling shows, including I Believe in Unicorns, by Michael Morpurgo, and has been a regular storyteller on BBC Three Counties Radio. As a storytelling trainer Danyah works nationally in a range of educational settings, libraries, venues, festivals and online.

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