Bob Hartman has an enviable reputation as a performance storyteller. Here are his insights into how stories work, tips and techniques, and how to retell Bible stories--plus 35 great stories to practice on.

Best-selling author Bob Hartman is renowned for his original take on often-told stories. In The Unauthorized Versions he offers fresh and witty retellings of Bible stories from new perspectives. These tales are full of humor, mischief, and silliness but all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. Fast-paced and illustrated throughout with fun, age-appropriate black-and-white line drawings, these books make an ideal read for boys ages 7–9, reluctant readers, and those who just like something a little different on their bookshelves.

Best-selling author Bob Hartman is renowned for his original take on often-told stories. In The Unauthorized Versions he offers fresh and witty retellings of Bible stories from new perspectives. These tales are full of humor, mischief, and silliness but all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. Fast-paced and illustrated throughout with fun, age-appropriate black-and-white line drawings, these books make an ideal read for boys ages 7–9, reluctant readers, and those who just like something a little different on their bookshelves.

A contemporary retelling of Charles Dickens's classic story, A Christmas Carol.

Here is a collection of eighteen fun, fast-paced stories for Christmas from popular storyteller Bob Hartman. This Christmas collection contains eleven episodes that link directly to the Nativity story, with a further seven folktales that provide memorable insights into the real meaning of Christmas.

Bob Hartman, a master storyteller, has selected one hundred of the Bible's most gripping stories from the Old and New Testaments and has written them to be enjoyed when read aloud. The stories are a wonderful way for adults and children to learn while having fun, and each can be performed either individually or as part of a group.

Master storyteller Bob Hartman uses the gospel of Luke as a basis for 70 stories about Jesus, His birth, life, teaching, death, and resurrection. Bob uses a wide variety of narrative forms to produce stories that will delight new Christians and Bible veterans alike. There are stories for individual and group performances, stories for the major festivals, and stories for a variety of age groups.

First published in Bob Hartman’s imaginative collection of tales about angels (Angels, Angels, All Around) this is a compelling retelling of a familiar Bible story from a new perspective: the sadness and joy of the first Easter as witnessed by two angels attendant at the crucifixion and the resurrection.

From ancient times to the present day, people have been telling stories about animals. Bob Hartman is no exception. Over his many years as a professional storyteller, he has told stories about a menagerie of creatures--big and small, tame and scary, real and mythical. The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales features some of his favorites.