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A Loop of String: String Stories & String Stunts / Traditional & Original String Figures & Stories - Softcover
Synopsis
The history of string figures shows them to be an important accompaniment to stories and chants in many cultures, especially in Pacific Rim countries. ''A Loop of String'' carries on this tradition, providing stories that accompany directions for making string figures. In addition, Stotter includes string stunts and tricks that have been passed on in the oral tradition for hundreds of years. This how-to book for all ages is a valuable contribution to the folk art of making string figures and will be cherished by teachers, librarians, storytellers, summer camp counselors, and, of course, children. It also contains many original string stories. A loop of string is easy to travel with, affordable, and provides hours of creativity and fun. ''A Loop of String'' won Best How To Book at the 2010 Beach Book Festival Competition in Hollywood, California.
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About the Author
Ruth Stotter, folklorist, storyteller, author and teacher travels the world with origami paper, a loop of string, and stories. She has performed and taught storytelling workshops on five continents.
From the Back Cover
The history of string figures, shows them to be an important accompaniment to stories and chants in many cultures, especially in Pacific Rim countries. A Loop of String carries on this tradition, providing stories that accompany directions for making string figures. In addition, Stotter includes string stunts and tricks that have been passed on in the oral tradition for hundreds of years. This how-to book for all ages is a valuable contribution to the folk art of making string figures and will be cherished by teachers, librarians, storytellers, summer camp counselors, and, of course, children. It also contains many original string stories. A loop of string is easy to travel with, affordable, and provides hours of creativity and fun.
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A Loop of String: String Stories & String Stunts / Traditional & Original String Figures & Stories
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Kevin Coffey (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003557740
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A Loop of String: String Stories & String Stunts: Traditional and Original String Figures and Stories
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Kevin Coffey (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1587901706I4N00