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What if kindness and courage matter more than strength or riches?
In The Story-Teller, Maud Lindsay brings young listeners into twelve fairy tales where wonder belongs to everyday life. Small heroes stand at the heart of this gentle world. Simple plots and clear feelings give children room to follow each story, while small lessons invite thought without weighing down the pleasure.
Lindsay draws on her work as a kindergarten teacher and her understanding of what holds a child's attention. These tales welcome the spoken word and the closeness of sharing a story. Their central themes—kindness, courage, and wonder—offer parents and children something to talk about when the telling pauses.
What you’ll discover
- Tales for the voice Discover short stories whose simple plots and clear feelings welcome the youngest listeners.
- Small heroes, quiet courage Explore a fairy tale tradition that values kindness and courage above strength or riches.
- Wonder with a gentle lesson Enjoy the pleasure of wonder, with a small lesson held lightly within each tale.
- One story at a time Leave room around each tale for questions, quiet thought, or simply enjoying the moment.
- Stories to share together Bring gentle tales to bedtime, a quiet afternoon, or the familiar classroom circle.
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For parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians who love gentle stories to read aloud, and anyone who enjoys fairy tales for children filled with small heroes, kindness, courage and wonder.
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- These tales are made for the voice
- Small heroes win through kindness and courage
- Wonder and a gentle moral go together
- How to share the stories today
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Der Geschichtenerzähler
by Maud Lindsay · 1915
Small heroes meet a world of fairy-tale wonder, where kindness and courage count for more than strength or riches.
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From the 15-minute summary · Key idea 1 of 4
These tales are made for the voice
Maud Lindsay came to writing through teaching. She worked with small children in kindergarten, and she learned what holds a young listener's attention. Her title tells you the book's purpose: it is meant for a person who tells stories to others.
Stories for the ear are built differently from stories for the eye. Sentences stay short and clear. Events follow one another in a plain order, and a listener can always tell where the story is going. Repetition and simple images help a child remember what comes next.
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Who was Maud Lindsay?
Maud Lindsay was an American teacher and writer who worked with young children in kindergarten and wrote stories for them. She died in 1941. Her books were meant to be told aloud by parents and teachers.
What kind of book is The Story-Teller?
It is a collection of short fairy tales for children. The stories are written in simple language so that an adult can read them aloud, and they follow the old fairy tale tradition of small heroes and quiet lessons.
What age is The Story-Teller for?
It is aimed at young children, especially those of kindergarten and early school age, who enjoy being read to. Older children can read it alone, and adults can use it as a read-aloud book.
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