Twelve Little Tales
A storytelling tool
Delightful written and visual prompts so you become the storyteller too.
Hello and welcome to the land of Twelve Little Tales!
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I'm so happy you are here and are ready to start or add to your storytelling journey. There are a few options so read on to find out more. Please always feel free to ask me questions by contacting me here. I am very happy to talk with you about storytelling!
Warmly, Marna Order now and get an extra digital Tale from last year to download and print for free!
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The starter Tales all have an image from the story and a start of the Tale! They will get you acquainted with the land we are visiting and some of the characters we will be adventuring with this month. If you receive them in the mail they are made into a wall hanging to place in your story corner, next to the bed or in another special spot.
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Hello!
Here in the land of Twelve Little Tales you will find tools to guide you on your storytelling journey. Whether you are new to storytelling or not, I hope these Tales will inspire you each month throughout the seasons. Storytelling is a truly magical experience. I love that one has to be 100% present to make up a story and how it inherently pulls from the collective experience of the group and how it delights everyone involved. It may take a bit to learn how to use the cards, but it will be an exciting adventure. The most important thing to remember is to trust yourself and have fun! |
Included in each Tale (a new one each month) is a starter Tale that you will read and will bring you to the land we are visiting and introduce you to some of the characters we are adventuring with. Also included in each tale are 12 story cards, each an offshoot of the starter Tale that you will read to help you continue on your adventure!
Please download and print one out to try at home here and please contact me with any questions. I will love to help you get started on your storytelling journey!
Happy Storytelling! |
There are three ways to receive your Tales each month - digitally, a package in the mail or a hybrid of the two. Visit the STORE
for $7/month - digital
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for $11/month - hybrid
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for $23/month - package
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October is coming!
The Kingdom of Autumn
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Little summer elf left the land of summer and while on her way home she jumped aboard a seed ship with the podlings. Their singing and music was so beautiful she simply couldn't help but follow them wherever they were going. She soon realizes where she is - in the Kingdom of Autumn!
Have a wonderful time telling the tales of leaf boats, helicopter seeds, little beings painting the leaves reds, yellows and russets and browns and so much more. This is magic only to be found in the Kingdom of Autumn. Happy Storytelling! |
Order now to start your storytelling year with the October Tale!
All options include a new tale and 12 new story cards each month.
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Whether you are already a storyteller or not (yet!), these tales will delight and inspire you to make believe to your heart's content.
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The original story starters and art from watercolor paintings made just for Twelve Little Tales will be something you will look forward to finding in your mailbox or inbox each month.
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Here's an example of one month's 12 story cards. Each card is a little story starter in itself as an offshoot of the starter Tale. Pick one, read it and continue telling the Tale! You could say just about anything at this point and you will get better and better as you practice. Just make sure to notice the look of wonder and enchantment on the child or children's faces as you go - it will inspire you!
All tales come with a starter tale and 12 story cards. The in the mail and hybrid versions come with postcards and stickers as well!
The Starter Tale intruduces you to the magical land and characters that we will be with this month. The 12 story cards help you to continue telling your story by offering small offshoots from the starter tale. Each card ends with a ... to give you the opportunity to lead you and your littles into wonderful adventures and storytime magic.
The starter Tale, 12 story cards, postcards (two each of two designs) and stickers!
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Each month comes with two postcards. The digital version comes with the images to print and the hybrid and full package comes withe postcards with a little snippet of the story on the back. You receive two of each - one to send and one to keep!
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Thoughts from happy tellers of tales.
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Visit the store
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I just want to say how much I love Twelve Little Tales! Your tales are a rare combination of delightful characters, endearing story lines and beautiful artwork. The children that I work with are always excited when I pull one of your stories out. A highlight for them is being able to help determine the tale’s path with the selection of one of the story cards. Thank you for creating such a lovely opportunity for connection between adult and child through storytelling! " |
"The twelve little tales brings so much warmth into our home. We read the stories and enjoy displaying all the amazing cards that come with it. My son already recognizes the package when we get it in the mail and he gets so excited! What I love the most about it is that we get to enjoy these stories in our native language (Spanish). They are enchanting and beautiful. We hope to be enjoying these for much longer! ;) -C |
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How does Twelve Little Tales work?
FirstRead the Starter Tale!
Some read it just once, some read it several times. Your choice. It comes in the mail as a wall hanging or you can print it out and make your own, so put it up in the story corner, on the bed post or another special spot. |
SecondChoose one of the Twelve Story Cards
What could happen next? It could be anything. As you practice, you will become a natural storyteller. Everyone can do it! |
ThirdPick another story card.
Even if you get the same card twice, you can tell a completely different story each time. Take your stories from something that happened in real life, from a dream or from your deepest imagination. Have fun! |
Each month offers a new original starter tale and story cards with an all new adventure and new art from original watercolor paintings made especially for Twelve Little Tales.
If you are just starting your journey as a storyteller, think of details to add - warm sun, crunchy leaves, soft mist... Smells - fragrant flowers, wet forest , salty sea air... Sounds - barking dogs, children laughing, the tiniest sound of butterfly wings. You may tell the story in a normal voice and switch to a whisper at the appropriate time in the story or when you wish to bring the child/ren in a bit further. The children LOVE anything you will come up with and you will get really good at this with practice and even a few minutes can bring so much pleasure to you and your littles.
Twelve Little Tales is now available in five languages!
Please see here for samples of the languages :)
German
Translated by Lena Luers
French
Translated by Mathilde Rojinsky Sadot
Frog Pool | Technical translations | English-French
Spanish
Translated by Natalia Rossi
Dutch
Translated by Anja Borrink
Please see here for samples of the languages :)
German
Translated by Lena Luers
French
Translated by Mathilde Rojinsky Sadot
Frog Pool | Technical translations | English-French
Spanish
Translated by Natalia Rossi
Dutch
Translated by Anja Borrink
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Twelve Little Tales!
All the paper included in your Twelve Little Tales package is between 80-100% recycled* *stickers not recycled (yet:) |
