A place to share thoughts on child stories
The standard reference Compact Oxford Dictionary states: "particularly good, effective, or stylish. " What's so nifty about nifty stories? The stories I tell always have a message, a lesson, a bit of perspective, and they are, indeed, particularly good and rather effective at making their point. To me, nifty stories are a blend of entertainment and education, or what some call "edutainment. " There needs to be a message beyond a witty punch line. Any story with a moral at the end sends the listener a clear message.