Storytelling Resources

Michigan, My Michigan

"The woods, waters, mines, and other natural resources, combined with the people (the ones who were here and the ones who immigrated later) have provided us with unique and colorful stories, and nothing speaks more vividly about who we are than our stories. The stories that we share connect us to each other and across generations. I hope you will enjoy this collection of Michigan stories and songs."

Jenifer

Michigan Legends and Lore:
Stories from Shore to Shore

($15 plus tax and shipping)

Jen’s newest CD, released September 2009, is a variety of  unique and colorful personal, traditional and historical tales from the Great Lake State of Michigan.

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1. Michigan, The Northland (original poem)
2. Mando on the Porch (original instrumental by Jack Wiswell)
3. The Story Lamp (original story)
4. How Bear Lost His Tail (adapted traditional)
5. How Paul Bunyan Made the Stars and the Moon (original)
6. The Talkative Turtle (adapted traditional)
7. The Legend of Kichi-iti-kipi (original)
8. Michigan, My Michigan (song)

U Tell A Tale:
Stories Told Through You

($15 plus tax and shipping)

The National Institute on Media and the Family contracted Cygnus Storytelling to create a CD of stories for children and families that is a healthy alternative to screen time. I am proud to be a member of Cygnus Storytelling and a contributor to this CD.

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1. Where the TV Used to Be (told by Mike Mann)
2. The Turtle Who Talked Too Much (told by Jenifer Strauss)
3. The Amazing Moose (told by Kevin Strauss)
4. Moose in a Muddle (told by Colleeen Shaskin)
5. The Eyes in the Closet (told by Tina Rohde)
6. Itsy Bitsy Jane (told by Kevin Strauss)
7. The Three Bear Rap (told by Jenifer Strauss)
8. Anansi's Counting Trick (told by Mike Mann)
9. The Three Little Beavers (told by Kevin Strauss)
10. The Wishing Fish (told by Tina Rohde and Colleen Shaskin)