Over The Backyard Fence
Stories from Ohio both past and present… The Flood
of 1913 and Ida Grimes. The Fire of 1892 and Engine House
Number 5. A story that will tell you how to catch a bear.
A tall tale guaranteed to hold a surprise or two.
Tales For Little Ones
Sing along. Join right in. These stories are for laughing and
moving. Children who are three to six should find these tales
pocket size. They’ll be ready to be taken out again
and again.
Spine Tinglers- Spooky Stories
Listen to the strange story of Parthnia Gale. Find out about the woman who had a golden arm. Did you ever hear of a pumpkin so big it could squash a house? There are tiny ticklers for little ones and genuine spine shakers for third grade and up. back to top
Stories For Middle School
Round the World Tales
Stories selected for this program include folktales and original stories that speak to making choices, making friends and finding your place in school and on the planet.
Over The Backyard Fence
The stories in this program come from Ohio soil. Hear the story of Ida Grimes and the Flood of 1913. Hear how a team of prize winning oxen leads Homer Crandall to leave West Virginia for the flat lands of Ohio.
Spine Tinglers - Spooky Stories
These stories aim to send a shiver up your spine and tickle a laugh out as well. Hear about the strange girl named Parthenia Gale. Follow Hoichi, in this old Japanese tale, as he meets with the ghost of a Samurai. Laugh at the grave yard story with a surprise ending.
As part of a Middle School program, you
might hear such stories as:
The Boy Who Drew Cats, a Japanese story that emphasizes the importance of valuing
your own talents.
Charlie, in the Fire of 1892, must make a difficult decision and find the right
people to ask for help.
Shorty and The Ball Of String is a humorous tall tale that speaks to Middle School students as they struggle to find their place in their neighborhood and family. This story underlines the values of divergence and the strength of community.
For Adults
Programs can be organized around a variety of themes. You might
hear the story of Ida Grimes in the
1913 Flood. This story
is based on the account of a survivor of that important piece
of Columbus history.
Charlie
and the Fire of 1892 was commissioned
by the German Village Society and takes place in the time
when people fought fire with horses and steamers.
Sally's
story called "Half Naked Grecian Garden Ladies", a tall tale about participating in the German Village House and
Garden Tour, won first prize at the 2005 Hock Hocking Liar’s
Contest.
The story called Bees is
a humorous story about what it takes to stay married for the long haul.
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Workshops and Residencies
Workshops can last a class period
or be extended into a weeklong residency. Each workshop is
fine tuned according to the needs of the group. Following is
a short description. More detail is available on request.
“I’m telling
no 'tall tale' when I say that my students and
I appreciate your sharing the gift of your time and your enormous
talent with us during the two-day workshop.” - Rita Rohr,
Middle School Language Arts Teacher.
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