Over the past weekend, I was invited to judge a storytelling competition named, "Joy of Reading". It was jointly organised by National Library Board and PCF (PAP Community Foundation). I listened to almost 100 children telling their stories and I was blown away. The children were fantastic and it was very enjoyable listening to their stories. These children displayed much confidence coming on stage, speaking into a microphone and telling the large audience their stories. Most of all, it was heartfelt seeing children telling their stories. I sure hope for these children to continue to have their reading habit sustained and grow. May they be reading role models for their generation and the next generation.
In this post, I would like to share the stories that were mostly told. The top stories told were:
1. The Three Little Pigs
2. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
3. Little Red Riding Hood
4. Caps for Sale
I find it rather interesting that a handful of children told these stories. Three of those stories are classics; stories that the older generation grew up with.
Just some of my thoughts...
Why these stories were shared most?
How do these stories attract children?
What makes these stories interesting and everlasting?
The questions are some thoughts that were going through my head as I reflected on the stories delivered. Does anyone have answers to them?
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