The Art of Story-Telling, with nearly half a hundred stories

"The Art of Story-Telling" by Julia Darrow Cowles is an early 20th-century guide intending to help parents and teachers master the art of storytelling, focusing on the importance of ethical and artistic storytelling with children. It teaches how to pick, tell, and use stories at home or school. The book starts by examining storytelling in the home, where it's more than just fun; it builds character and family connections. Cowles believes that stories told with love can deeply affect kids, building their morals and love for books. She asks moms to be storytellers, showing how powerful good stories can be for kids. Cowles also talks about how different types of stories—like fairy tales, fables, or Bible stories—can be used every day to make a child’s life better and help them grow emotionally and morally.