She was asking me whether I can tell her a story soon after she finishes her suppor. I said yes. The child finished eating fast to get ready to hear my story. I tried to search for a story book from the shelf, but it was not found. I searched the drawers, table top, nowhere it was seen. Where did I keep it last? I dont remember. But now I have to build up a story which will put her to sleep.
She finished her prayers, put on night clothes and ready for the bed, but where is the story. I tried to recollect any story, animal, historical, mythical, or any imaginery stuff, but nothing came to my memory.
I have to keep my word. The child will not leave me and it will be a breach of promise if I dont tell the story.
I took her to the bed room, put her in the bed and pretended to recollect a story. The child was anxiously waiting for the story to come out. I asked her whether she knows the story of the rabbit, she said yes and wanted something else. The story of the hunter and the ant, she said no, some other story. She was getting impatient. Yes, the story of the fox and the grapes! She said she knew it and wanted some other story.
Will somebody tell me how to build a story quickly so the the child can be put to sleep.
varada posted on Aug 06, 2006
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JadeLondon said on Aug 06, 2006....
I notice you refer to a lot of Aesop fables--what about fairy tales (Grimm or Hans Christian Anderson)? Chances are if you can blog me--then you could Google it. I may be assuming too much when I say that--but there are free short stories out there that you can download for FREE. It would only take seconds for you to do that--and then the child should (hopefully) go to sleep. Good luck! I have two night owls of my own. -
Expendable said on Aug 07, 2006....
It takes practice to make up a story quickly. A friend of mine writes short stories based on things he's seen them do during the day. Does she have a middle name? It'll make a great name for the heroine of your stories. Have you read Winne the Pooh? Stuffed animals with names make for some great characters too. First is the begining of the story, then the problem appears. Something else gets in the character's way, making it more difficult. You build it up to a climax, then create a moment of tension before the resolution, where the problem is solved - or isn't. Then you do the end. [color=blue] One morning Clara woke up sick. Mommy came in and felt Clara's head and said she needed to stay in bed while Mommy went out to get some medicene to make Clara feel better. Clara heard the car leave and settled in, but her throat was all dry. So she nudge Bearington. "Hmm, hrat?" Mr. Bearington said, blinking. "I'm sick," Clara told him. Mr. Bearington frowned and rested his paw on her forehead and nodded. "You're very warm." "Mommy left to get medicene and told me to stay in bed but I'm thirsty. Can you get me a drink of water?" "Of course!" Mr. Bearington said, puffing out his chest. He walked over to the edge and looked down, then waved at Clara before leaping off the edge onto the braided rug, then made his way to the door. Mommy had left it open just a little, so he was able to push it open and make his way to the bathroom. He climbed the stool that Clara stood on to brush her teeth, then tried to reach for Clara's cup but it was too far away for his paws to reach. He tried to stretch - and fell into the sink! He felt very silly, but now he could reach the cup. He very carefully brought the Clara's cup full of water back to where she could reach down and take it from him, then climbed up by himself while she drank. His little trip had him so tired that he yawned and went back to sleep beside her. Clara heard Mommy's car drive up. A minute later, the door opened and Mommy came in with a paper bag and a spoon. "I've got the medicene for you dear. I need to get you some water." "It's ok Mommy, Mr. Bearington got me some water," Clara said, holding up her cup. "Oh he did, did he?" Mommy smiled, then gave the sleeping Mr. Bearington a kiss on top of his head. [/color] For props to use when you're making up your stories, you can put a shadowbox on the wall and put little minitatures in it like a tiny bicycle, a tiny sled, stuff like that. Or a doll house with furniture. I'm told there was a writer who had miniatures on a mantle he'd used for his stories. -
Expendable said on Aug 07, 2006....
Spend a few minutes each day coming up with a new story. After a while, it becomes easier. You can also use it to teach your child what you believe is important, such as what to do if they get lost. -
varada said on Aug 07, 2006....
Thank you very much. i never thought I would get a response from anyone so fast. Thank you, Jadelondon, I will visit Blogspot of Google and search for you and your stories blog. Thank you Expendable for the instant story idea. I will try it. -
Expendable said on Aug 07, 2006....
I hope it helps. Like I said, it takes practice. -
varada said on Aug 08, 2006....
We have Panchathantra tales in India, which are available in all languages. They are liked by children and adults. It is long time since I read them and now I have to search for some of my old books to find them out. -
Expendable said on Aug 08, 2006....
You might want to check out ||{1}|| for the Project Panchathantra site, they have classic stories you can download for free. -
Expendable said on Aug 08, 2006....
On second thought, don't use that site, it doesn't have any stories yet. This one does - ||{1}|| -
varada said on Aug 08, 2006....
Thank you, Expendable. I will visit the site.
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