A Medley of Tellers & Tales
Various

Gillman, Peirce, O'Callahan, et al.A collection of seven stories from the 1981 Fall Series of "Storytellers in Concert" featuring Jay O'Callahan, Doug Lipman, Maggi Peirce, Elizabeth Dunham, Jackson Gillman, and Laura Pershin. The stories range from an original cliff hanger by Jay O'Callahan to a Jack tale from Appalachia to a fine selection of Irish folktales. "If you put on a set of headphones ... and listen to this tape, you are in for a real treat. It's front row experience by some of the best storytellers in the Boston area, recorded live before an appreciative audience." - Karen Woolf, Salem Folklife Review

Culture: European, Irish, Jewish				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-06-0	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale
Theme: Original, Personal/Contemporary

According to Tradition - Traditional Storytelling of New England
Various

This unique collection of stories features four tellers who represent the rich and colorful tradition of New England storytelling. Medicine Story, a Wampanoag medicine man, tells part of his tribeÕs creation cycle; Cora Bardwell tells family stories and gives a recitation from rural Vermont in the early 1900s; Warren Griffin tells of living on BostonÕs Beacon Hill during the Depression; and Rosario Salve Testaverde tells of his 60 years of fishing out of Gloucester, Mass. The accompanying booklet describes the tellers, storytelling in New England, and the collective project that produced these stories.

Culture: European, Native American				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-12-5	9.95
Genre: Humor
Theme: Original, Personal/Contemporary

Animal Dreaming - Encounters in the Natural World
Rafe Martin

This is our second tape with Rafe, and one whose message is timely. In clear and eloquent language, Rafe tells stories from times in his life when he has felt linked to the natural world. They express a deep yearning to reestablish our connection to our origins in nature, and a sense of urgency - for this connection will help us all survive. The stories range from an encounter with two belugas at an aquarium, to a haunting story of cows that scratch messages with their hooves, to a pet rat named Lenny, lovingly remembered. If you believe that we are stewards of the Earth, this marvelous tape is for you and your children. "These extraordinary narratives are deeply moving and intensely spiritual. The message is that in encounters, such as these, with animals - domestic and wild, caged and free - we humans remember who and why we are. All who have pondered the mysteries of life will be deeply moved by these remarkable stories." - Booklist  "Rafe Martin is a master at building suspense and using figurative language and imagery, qualities which will hold listeners spellbound. The audio quality is excellent and the stories are separated by appropriate animal sounds.... Public and school libraries serving young adults will want to give this storytelling experience serious consideration. It also will be useful for the high school ecology curriculum." - School Library Journal

Culture:				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: , Adult, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-41-9	9.95
Genre:
Theme: Animal Stories, Nature/Environmental, Original, Scary, Sacred

Animal Tails - Traditional Stories & Songs
Lee Ellen

One of our most popular tapes! These traditional folktales and songs invite the young listener to come out and play. With lighthearted fun, these tales explain how rainbow trout came into the world and how Drakestail, the duck, became king. The collection also offers fine new interpretations of "Froggie Went A-CourtinÕ" and several other songs youÕll be glad Lee Ellen brings to us.  "No gags, no gimmicksÑjust good stories, good humor, and good music." Ñ Jeanne McCombs, Monterey Public Library

Culture: European				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: K - 2 Grade, Pre-school				Book	0-938756-24-9	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale
Theme: Animal Stories, Nature/Environmental

The Boy Who Loved Mammoths
Rafe Martin

Winner of a 1996 Parent's Choice Gold Award and chosen as a 1996 Spring Pick of the Lists by the American Booksellers Association, this is the story of Will, a boy who believes that mammoths exist. When Will finally meets his mammoth in a snowstorm, the real threat of danger clashes with the equally real power of Will's imagination. With its rich language and penetrating vision, this book will entrance children and adults alike. Will's tale demonstrates the creative power of the imagination and will inspire readers to have faith in theirs. This is the original literary version of Rafe's acclaimed picturebook Will's Mammoth, illustrated by Caledcott Award-winner Stephen Gammell. The magic and delight of this tale is brought to life by the 22 illustrations, done in reverse with white quache on black paper, by award-winning artist Richard Wehrman. You can also hear Rafe's told version of this tale on the audiocassette, Rafe Martin Tells His Children's Books

Culture:				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: , 3 - 5 Grade				Book	0-938756-42-7	7.95
Genre:
Theme: Men Stories, Original

Challahs and Latkes - Stories for Shabbat and Hanukkah
Cindy Rivka Marshall

Storyteller Cindy Rivka Marshall's eagerly-awaited first recording celebrates Jewish, rituals, miracles, and delicacies. During Shabbat, freshly-baked challah provides sweet accompaniment to tales of faith. And at Hanukkah, crisp, fried latkes remind us of the oil which gave Jews light and hope many centuries ago. Children and adults will enjoy these enchanting folktales, all containing the nourishing ingredients for food for the soul: captivating voices, infectious songs, strong characters, all laced with a wonderful sense of humor and awe. Renowned singer/songwriter Victor Cockburn co-produced Challah and Latkes. Accompanying Cindy's rich vocals are Ben Pasamanick on clarinet, Derek Burrows on psaltery and Ken Richmond on violin. In this collection, Cindy tells stories for Shabbat, and weaves tales of Hanukkah. This 70-minute CD is a present to be treasured all year long, and also makes a great holiday gift.

Culture: Jewish				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, Family, 6 - 12 Grade				Compact Disc -Stories	0-938756-69-9	14.95
Genre: Folk Tale, Music and Stories
Theme: Sacred, Teaching/Wisdom Tales, Woman Stories

The Eye of the Beholder
Heather Forest

Winner of the Parents' Choice Classic Award and recipient of a 1995 Storytelling World Honor Award, Heather's first tape for adults is a truly magical listening experience. Her versions of "Beauty and the Beast," "Dame Ragnel" and "The Nightingale" speak with clarity and insight on the relativity of perception when it comes to our understanding of beauty, love, grief, and greed. The five stories are told in Heather's musical style that blends poetry, song, and prose.  "If the world of storytelling had an award comparable to the Pulitzer, The Eye of the Beholder could easily be a winner." - Storytelling Magazine

Culture: European				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-31-1	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale, Fairy tale				Compact Disc -Stories	0-938756-72-9	14.95
Theme: Love Stories, Sacred

Fireside Tales: More Lessons From The Animal People
Dovie Thomason

"Fireside Tales", a collection of seven stories by award-winning storyteller Dovie Thomason Sickles, featrues six Iroquois social songs by her husband, Micky Sickles. The tape is a collection of stories for people of all nations and races. Traditionally, these stories would be told by an older relative, in the cold season, to teach the history, memories, culture, and values of the People to the next generation, while simultaneously reminding the older generation of the proper way to live in harmony with the Earth and all who share it. Dovie's 1996 recording, "Lessons From The Animal People", was chosen as an American Library Association Notable Children's Recording.

Culture: Native American				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, Family, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-58-3	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale				Compact Disc -Stories	0-938756-59-1	14.95
Theme: Animal Stories, Nature/Environmental, Teaching/Wisdom Tales

Folktales of Strong Women
Doug Lipman

On Folktales of Strong Women, Doug has unearthed and reassembled five tales of women - from young girl to crone to immortal death - from Mexico, Africa, Poland, Israel, and Vietnam. Each story presents a vital and entertaining image of a woman who takes command of her life. The collection as a whole shows how tellers in our culture have focused on female characterizations in just a few of the thousands of tales available.  "If I have one criticism to offer, it is that the stories carry such an emotional and intellectual impact that I found myself needing a quiet period following each [story] in which to reflect on what I had just heard." - NAPPS Resource Directory "Each story entertainingly demonstrates how a woman relying on her own resourcefulness takes control of her life. On cold winter nights, little girls nowadays will have a lot more to choose from." - The Boston Phoenix

Culture: Africa, European, Pacific Rim				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-11-7	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale
Theme: Woman Stories

. . . For Younger I've Been - Stories of a Belfast Childhood
Maggi Peirce

Set in the late 1930s and early 1940s, these anecdotes of Maggi's Belfast girlhood combine humor, wisdom, and hindsight to give listeners, in her words, "a peep into a time and place that is no more." Listeners will guess right along with young Maggi as she tries to decipher the contents of her "Lucky Package"; they will be chilled by Great-Aunt Annie's tale of "The Haunted House on Evelyn Avenue"; and they will muse at Maggi's "Awakening," her "first brush with sexuality" as an office worker in a Belfast hemstitching company. . . .For Younger I've Been is a poignant journey into a world gone by and is sure to call up the wonders of childhood in every listener's memory. "In a rich restrained Irish brogue Peirce, an accomplished storyteller, reminisces in a series of vivid, heartwarming, and affecting sketches. The universal experiences of family love and decency, little tragedies and growing pains pervade these stories, yet they are specifically and delightfully Irish." - Kliatt ". . .Peirce's straightforward storytelling technique brings listeners into the story. This is a good purchase for libraries with young adult collections and could also be considered for adult collections." - School Library Journal

Culture: Irish				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: , Adult, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-46-X	9.95
Genre:
Theme: Original, Personal/Contemporary

The Forgotten Story - Tales of Wise Jewish Men
Doug Lipman

The Jewish people are known for the wisdom of their writings and folklore. But only now - in an age of new awareness of changing sex roles - can we appreciate fully the Jewish concepts of the male role. In these folktales and mystical stories are men with a pronounced ability to feel, reason, sing, dance, and remedy injustice without using violence. The stories are interspersed with singing and twelve-string guitar. They will nourish the soul as well as the spirit.  "This heartfelt tribute to the sages will be a specialized addition to large public and college libraries and synagogues." - Booklist

Culture: European, Jewish				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, Family, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-20-6	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale
Theme: Sacred

Ghostly Tales of Japan
Rafe Martin

This 1990 Parents' Choice Gold Award winner and American Library Association 1992 Best of the Best for Children contains favorites that Rafe has been telling for years. "The Boy Who Drew Cats" emphasizes the saving power of faith in oneÕs own creativity; "Urashima Taro" is a well-known tale in Japan (in the Catskill mountains he would be Rip Van Winkle); "Ho-Ichi the Earless" shows we have the power within to triumph over whatever evil we may face; and "Kogi" is an original story based on an old tale of a Buddhist priest-painter who dreams he becomes a fish.  "Rafe Martin's convincing delivery and excellent timing cast listeners under the spell of Japan in these four unusual tales. Well worth the purchase price." - Booklist

Culture: Asian				Format	ISBN	Price
Age Level: Adult, 3 - 5 Grade, 6 - 12 Grade				Audio Tape - Stories	0-938756-23-0	9.95
Genre: Folk Tale
Theme: Men Stories, Scary, Teaching/Wisdom Tales

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