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Fairytales on Stage: A collection of children's plays based on famous fairy tales (On Stage Books Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Julie Meighan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
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This book is a collection of plays that have been adapted from well-known fairy tales. They can be used as performance plays, readers theatre or just used to promote reading in groups. Each play is between five and ten minutes long. The plays can be adapted to suit the various needs of the group. The cast list is very flexible. Characters can be added, changed or omitted. In addition, the teacher/group leader can assume the role of the storyteller if the children are unable to read or not at the reading level required. All suggestions for stage directions are included in brackets and italics. Also included in this book is a variety of drama activities. These activities are designed to be fun and enjoyable as well as promoting coordination, movement, character development and creativity.
The plays in the collection are:
Little Red Riding Hood
Goldilocks
The Three Little Pigs
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Ugly Duckling
The Lazy Cow
The Talking Tree
Humpty Dumpty
The Magic Porridge Pot
The Stone Soup
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Little Red Hen
The Gingerbread Man
The Enormous Turnip
Chicken Licken

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 12 years
  2. Book 2 of 23
    On Stage Books
  3. Print length
    92 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  6. Publication date
    June 27, 2015
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010KITPNY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JemBooks; 1st edition (June 27, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 261 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 92 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Julie Meighan is a play therapist, lecturer, author, and blogger based in Cork, Ireland. She is currently a lecturer at Munster Technological University, where she teaches on the Early Years programme. With a deep passion for creativity and the arts, Julie runs a successful educational blog at https://dramastartbooks.com, where she shares her expertise on all aspects of creative arts.

Julie is also a prolific author and has written numerous books on drama, many of which have been translated into several languages. Her books have gained worldwide recognition and have been a valuable resource for teachers, parents, and students alike.

In addition to her work as an author and blogger, Julie has delivered workshops and training to a wide variety of academic and professional organizations worldwide. Her extensive experience in the field of play therapy and creative arts has made her a sought-after speaker and trainer, and her workshops are known for their practical and engaging approach.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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dcb
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun collection of children’s fsirytales
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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I like the length of the plays and the choices of stories.
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Richard and Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars ~~ 16 plays and more! ~~
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Starting with games for 3 (mostly 4) year olds and up, this book really provides a lot of helpful information and activities. Each game provides:
Age Suitability * Minimum Number of Particpants * Resources (For e.g. clear space) * Other Benefits * Instructions

I was blown away by the number of plays provided. I kept thinking the book would end and there would be another play! (Not complaining!) There are a good selection with some being shorter than others but none too long thus making them not too overwhelming for young ones. The plays are as follows:
Little Red Riding Hood * Goldilocks * Three Little Pigs (The pigs do not get eaten and the wolf escapes the boiling water.) * The Elves and the Shoemaker * The Three Billy Goats Gruff * The Ugly Duckling * The Lazy Cow * The Talking Tree (Depending on your beliefs, this may be one you want to miss as it starts off with gods making the world. They create animals, plants etc but realize they are missing something: a talking tree! Alas, it is also a moaning tree.) * Humpty Dumpty * The Magic Porridge Pot * The Stone Soup * The Pied Piper of Hamelin * The Little Red Hen (Found an editing error here. Second time around the cat should say, "Cut it yourself" not "plant it.." * The Gingerbread Man (Doesn't get eaten) * The Enormous Turnip * Chicken Licken

Quite a few to choose from, don't you agree?! I downloaded this book for my Kindle. I was not required to write a review but chose to do so. Thanks, Liz
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Diane Goldberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016
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I used several of Julie Meighan's plays for our homeschool drama club performance this year. They were a hit!
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Allison Brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS AUTHOR KNOWS HER STUFF!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
Julie Meighan's books make teaching theatre so much fun! I use ALL of her books in my studio and would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who would like to incorporate theatre into their home, classroom, church, or any activity involving kids! Thank you for your work, Julie!
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Ms. Hancock
4.0 out of 5 stars 👌👌
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
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Bee Edwards
1.0 out of 5 stars Not right for my class.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
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This was not a good fit for my class. The skits were too complicated for the simple themes. There was much confusion on who was supposed to be doing what. I do not recommend this book. I did not order two copies of this same book.
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Don Kidwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Uphill, Downhill, Make a Sharp Turn...Waxworks, Dinosaur, So Fun to Learn!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2017
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Imaginative preparatory activities like "Night at the Museum" where kids 4+ become sculptures of their chosen group and try to change positions once another child posing as a security guard turns their back and "Transport" where kids mimic different modes of travel while avoiding bumping into one another lest they 'loose their license' for a minute. Creative skits including some lesser known numbers I had forgotten about including "The Magic Porridge Pot" and "The Stone Soup" together with an active table of contents at the start having handy links that take you directly to any activity or play to your choosing. A fine book I heartily recommend and looking forward to purchasing more books from this author in the very near future!
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cossie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2015
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This book is a brilliant resource. I am a big fan of this author. Highly recommended!
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Alison Coffey
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2016
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Children aged 5 to 7 love this and am using for readers theatre in class
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Olive vaughan
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2015
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only available on kindle it seems would prefer paperback
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Kathleen Inglis
2.0 out of 5 stars Not my cup of tea
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2019
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I wasn't what I thought
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