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The Storyteller's Handbook | Elise Hurst

$45.00
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“A truly inspirational book that ignites the inner storyteller. Bedtime stories, creative writing, and fantastic conversations will abound!” —The Children’s Book Review

What happens when story time begins with a little glowing doorway under a bridge, a pair of koalas floating on an autumn leaf, or a giant mantis returning a library book? Absolutely anything!

Inside this book are an infinite number of stories, waiting for you to bring them to life! You’ll find 52 magical hand-drawn illustrations — of strange lands, mystical creatures, curious animals, and intriguing characters. But there are no accompanying words, because you, the storyteller, are the missing ingredient.

Open this book at any time, or on any page and let the rich details of each illustration become the beginning of an adventure you create. With countless possible stories living on every page, The Storyteller’s Handbook is like having an entire library in a single book!

Special Features

  • Includes 52 stunning illustrations to use as story prompts, with the number of tales being as endless as your imagination
  • Sophisticated, layered imagery invites the creativity of children and adults alike
  • An engaging bedtime read, road-trip activity, or creative writing exercise
  • Includes a foreword by Neil Gaiman, gold foil stamping on a hardcover, and lay-flat binding
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Page Count: 128 pages

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    Who is Playdreamers?

    Playdreamers is a micro family business owned and operated by myself - mum of three boys, Hannah.

    We launched from home as an online store in April 2019. I'd pack orders of an evening with two toddlers by my side, spending late nights adding products to the store and sourcing new items.

    During the pandemic I nervously opened our first brick & mortar store in Forster, NSW and in 2022 welcomed a third son.

    Fast forward to mid-2024 when a larger space in a sought-after location was calling my name. We relocated our tiny Forster store from a quiet street to the hustle and bustle of Wallis Street in Forster; just off the bridge into town.

    I am excited to have welcomed Chloe, a mother of two girls and dear friend, to the team and adore our days together bouncing ideas off each other and sourcing treasures for the children in your lives.

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