cosywolf   10 #1 Posted July 29, 2003 I'm going to be doing some storytelling at events this year, mostly for children. I'm looking for some stories that: Involve the natural world - forests, trees, animals Can have magical elements - especially faeries and boggarts and such that inhabit the outdoors Will captivate listeners  Any help gratefully appreciated!  Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chill   10 #2 Posted July 29, 2003 Peter & the Wolf is a good one as it is set to music, it used to captivate me and spark my imagination when I was a kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nomme   10 #3 Posted July 29, 2003 Originally posted by cosywolf I'm going to be doing some storytelling at events this year, mostly for children. I'm looking for some stories that: Involve the natural world - forests, trees, animals Can have magical elements - especially faeries and boggarts and such that inhabit the outdoors Will captivate listeners  Any help gratefully appreciated!  Thanks  Ever read "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman? One review here http://www.greenmanreview.com/stardust.html  Nomme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cosywolf   10 #4 Posted July 29, 2003 Thank you, thank you. Both lovely ideas. And Nomme, thanks for reminding me of the Green Man site.  Any more ideas for slightly shorter stories as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
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cosywolf   10 #6 Posted August 5, 2003 Did my story - Mikku and the Trees. Made all sorts of little props, as well. The story went down well, and a couple of people assumed I was a professional. Hmm....a new career? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...