Magic Minutes: Quick Read-Alouds for Every Day

(Paperback)

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This collection of 170 short, short stories celebrates tried-and-true wisdom from around the world, as well as old-time humor and new-time heroes. Seasonally arranged, the book will especially appeal to educators. Guaranteed to spread a special magic over listeners and bring many minutes of enchantment to all, this collection of 170 short, short stories (one to three minutes) celebrates tried-and-true wisdom from around the world, as well as old-time humor and new-time heroes. The author has gathered a delightful collection of folk literature from many different cultures, nonfiction tales from history, math and science problems and anecdotes, biographical sketches, and real-life stories. Seasonally arranged, the book will especially appeal to educators. It will also be enjoyed by families, storytellers, speech writers and public speakers, chairpersons, group leaders, committee heads-everyone who enjoys telling or hearing a good (short) story.

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A book of short stories, arranged in school-month order, that teachers, librarians, and others will find useful for reading aloud to groups.-Library Talk
The readings are both entertaining and educational; and the book should be useful for parents, teachers, media specialists, and storytellers.-Media Spectrum
This versatile collection of short stories will be useful to many-storytellers, scout leaders, public speakers, and teachers-who will delight in these one- to three-minute time-fillers.-Sooner Gushers & Dusters
"A book of short stories, arranged in school-month order, that teachers, librarians, and others will find useful for reading aloud to groups."-Library Talk
"The readings are both entertaining and educational; and the book should be useful for parents, teachers, media specialists, and storytellers."-Media Spectrum
"This versatile collection of short stories will be useful to many-storytellers, scout leaders, public speakers, and teachers-who will delight in these one- to three-minute time-fillers."-Sooner Gushers & Dusters

Author Bio

lson /f Pat

don /f Kath /i B. /r illus.