"Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, Book Two" by Augusta Stevenson is a treasury of classic children's stories transformed into engaging plays, perfect for bringing beloved tales to life. Dating back to the early 1900s, this collection seeks to ignite young imaginations by tapping into their innate dramatic flair, featuring adaptations of timeless works by creators like Andersen, Grimm, Æsop, and the mesmerizing Arabian Nights. Stevenson's work aims to enhance reading comprehension and speaking skills through active performance. Guiding teachers and parents on how to harness the power of informal acting, the author makes reading an interactive experience. With stories like "The Clever Kid," where a young goat outwits hungry wolves, and "The Wolf and the Lamb," a story of a wolf's deceitful hunger, children will delight in the power of dramatic storytelling.
Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, Book Two
By Augusta Stevenson
Classic fables transform into lively play scripts, inviting young readers to embody cunning wolves, clever kids, and other memorable characters.
Summary
About the AuthorAugusta Stevenson (1869–1976) was a writer of children's literature and a teacher. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and wrote more than thirty children's books, her most famous being for the "Childhood of Famous Americans" series and five volumes of "Children's Classics in Dramatic Form."
Augusta Stevenson (1869–1976) was a writer of children's literature and a teacher. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and wrote more than thirty children's books, her most famous being for the "Childhood of Famous Americans" series and five volumes of "Children's Classics in Dramatic Form."
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