Description: 'Here in this unique book is the inside story of a supreme storyteller. Here you can discover how the magic of storytelling is made.' Michael Morpurgo, Foreword
The tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling. When Darinka and Adam Dale meet Dorothy unexpectedly 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 tools they need for connecting more deeply in everyday life - from playing to shopping, tidying, mealtimes, bedtimes and resolving conflict. There are fifteen simple, fun games for making up stories with children. These games, tips and tricks will encourage the telling of spontaneous tales with children and friends - any time, any season and anywhere.Brief description:
Danyah Miller raised her family on stories. She is an international storyteller, solo performer, writer, and teacher of storytellers. Her award-winning flagship production, "I Believe in Unicorns," played in London's West End and on tour throughout 2023. She helped produce two West End musicals, "All You Need is Love" in 2001; Olivier-nominated "Soul Sister" (Life of Ike and Tina Turner) in 2012; and "Pippi Longstocking, the Swashbuckling Musical Adventure" with Royal & Derngate Northampton in 2019. She studied drama, dance, and English at Bretton Hall College, and later improvisation, mime, and physical performance at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, Paris. Look for Danyah Miller on YouTube.
Review Quotes: "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