A forced marriage. A dangerous job. A horrible assignment. Character-building experiences, we quip. And that's the truth. Painful as the truth may be, we cannot achieve our potential without facing force, danger, and horror head-on. Even as our children glibly chime, The truth shall set you free, we adults know that the truth is not easily discerned, or wisdom easily won. The six stories chosen by Bobby Norfolk for this new recording remind us adults and—through entertaining drama—teach our children that critical lesson. What Bobby Norfolk does with the material makes it so much more than an exercise in wisdom literature. Listening to this cassette, one has the sense of being in the presence of a master performer of the oral tradition. Bobby Norfolk's dynamic pacing, the range of his incredible voice, and his mastery of the story material itself, make this new recording an important and satisfying addition to your storytelling or folklore shelf.

Timeless Tales

Norfolk, Bobby

Children's Books

August House

The Moral of the Story

Throughout history, traditional cultures have recognized the role of storytelling in teaching values to children. Yet existing curricula indicates most educators have not fully capitalized on the connection between storytelling, folktales, and character education. The Moral of the Story provides a user-friendly, hands-on approach to using storytelling and folktales in character education.

Teen & Young Adult

A user-friendly, hands-on approach to using storytelling and folktales in character education, as well as twelve stories that are fun, time- and audience-tested, and accessible to a wide range of listeners, from preschool to high school.

The Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development

Norfolk, Sherry

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Throughout history, traditional cultures have recognized the role of storytelling in teaching values to children. Yet most educators have not fully capitalized on the connection between storytelling, folktales, and character education.

The Moral of the Story (World Storytelling from August House)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Emmy Award-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk brings his electrifying energy to this diverse collection of folktales, which come from the African, British, European, and Appalachian traditions. From Anansi, the African trickster, to Jack, the bumbling, lucky, persevering Everyman of tradition lore, Norfolk's characters instruct while they entertain.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Biographies

August House Pub Inc

Danger, Deception. Wild dogs and tyrants. The heroes and heroines in these classic folktales have their hands full. Through Bobby Norfolk's performance, we join these characters as they face situations that require decisiveness, commitment, courage, and bravery.

Literature & Fiction

Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

A timeless trickster tale from Africa about silly spider, Anansì.
Did you ever wonder why spiders have no hair? After reading Anansí and the Pot of Beans, you too will know the answer. This classic folktale from Africa, written by Bobby and Sherry Norfolk, tells the story of when Anansí goes to help his grandmother. Upon arrival he finds her steaming, hot pot of beans, which he can't resist. This is where the fun begins. is a charming story that is entertaining while also teaching important life lessons in character values about responsibility and trust. 
While author, Bobby Norfolk was visiting the town of Kumasi in Ghana in the summer of 1993, a woman told him, "At four-thirty every afternoon, we try to gather together and have Anansi time." Norfolk attended the afternoon break and heard elders tell stories of Anansi, the tireless trickster of Ghanian tradition. Anansi Appears in these stories in his most playful and creative guises. The Norfolks' adaptations brim with action, energy, and humor.

Anansí and the Pot of Beans (Story Cove)

Animals

Anansí the trickster spider is back to his old tricks once again in this classic African folktale. Anansí must use his brainpower to teach Elephant and Whale to respect smaller creatures. He challenges both Elephant and Whale to a tug o' war, but they don't realize that they are actually pulling against each other and not Anansí. In the end, both stubborn animals are so tired that they give up when Anansí asks them who is the strongest animal and he declares himself the winner of the tug o' war. In this battle of wits, brains definitely outdo brawn. This trickster tale from Africa will teach readers the importance of courage, resourcefulness and respect. 
While author, Bobby Norfolk was visiting the town of Kumasi in Ghana in the summer of 1993, a woman told him, "At four-thirty every afternoon, we try to gather together and have Anansi time." Norfolk attended the afternoon break and heard elders tell stories of Anansi, the tireless trickster of Ghanian tradition. Anansi appears in these stories in his most playful and creative guises. The Norfolks' adaptations brim with action, energy, and humor.

Anansí and the Tug O' War (Story Cove)

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Books by Norfolk, Bobby

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Timeless Tales

The Moral of the Story

The Moral of the Story

The Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development

The Moral of the Story (World Storytelling from August House)

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Timeless Tales

Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development

Anansí and the Pot of Beans (Story Cove)

Anansí and the Tug O' War (Story Cove)