Storytelling

2 articles about storytelling

A child wearing a flowing cape stands on a grassy hilltop at golden hour, arms raised triumphantly toward the sky. Below in the valley, a storybook village with thatched roofs glows in warm light. The child is silhouetted against dramatic clouds. Painterly style, rich warm colors, sense of adventure and possibility.

Every Child a Hero

Why the stories we tell children about themselves matter more than we think.

A child sitting cross-legged on a rug, holding a closed book against their chest like something precious. Eyes closed. Not reading. Just holding. Around them, faint watercolor shapes suggest emotions — a soft blue cloud, a warm amber glow, a gentle shadow — none threatening, all present. The room is quiet. No adults visible. The child is not being taught anything. They are being accompanied. Soft natural light from a window. Storybook illustration style, muted palette, intimate.

What Stories Owe Children (And What They Don't)

Stories don't owe children lessons. They owe them the dignity of being felt.