A Lifetime of Joy
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Description ..Included in this volume are all the plays from her sparkling Plays for Puppets and Marionettes— and much, much more. There are songs, wee stories for the seasons and other times, nature tales, circle games, verses. In addition, there is a touching account of Bronja’s life and work, and articles for teachers and parents. The two articles, “On Movement, Gesture and Language in the Life of the Young Child” and “The Pedagogical Value of Marionette and Table Puppet Shows for the Small Child” are welcome additions to everyone’s understanding. Even the photo on the cover speaks volumes about the wealth we can present to children through simple stories told with marionettes. — Waldorf Books This compilation of verses, finger games, stories, and plays for puppets and marionettes was created and adapted by Bronja Zahlingen, a longtime teacher at the Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten in Vienna, Austria, expanding on her original collection, Plays for Puppets. Along with many additional verses and stories, it includes the articles “In Praise of Early Childhood,” “Movement, Gesture, and Language in the Life of the Young Child,” and “The Pedagogical Value of Marionette and Table Puppet Plays for the Small Child.” Includes simple musical notation.
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