Storybox Playlist: Stories for Embracing Change
Some children love change — they throw themselves into new environments and meet new people with enthusiasm and curiosity. But, many children are not so easy with change — in fact, they dread it. Here are some stories about meeting a threshold with anxiety, fear and resistance — and how they break through.
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The Hearth Stone House Hob
Haard, the house fairy of a very old cottage, must find a way to communicate with the new owners before they change the…
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Change Fairies
Martin explores different ways to think about fire and other things that go through changes.
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Willie and Wanda Woodchuck’s New Home
Willie is struggling with an upcoming move until his father helps him deal with his feelings and envision all the possibilities their new…
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Old Man Hickory
Old Man Hickory demands order. Then one day, the playful antics of two young chipmunks turn things upside down.
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The Paddle Wheel
Pooshla the water fairy provided a flow of water to turn the town’s paddle wheel and run their flour mill. Until the people…
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About the authors
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David Sewell McCann
Story SpinnerDavid Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.
