Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-249) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: The man with a kitten in his pocket -- 1. Old Joe knows a few things: the world of puppetry -- 2. Kissing scarves: being person-centred -- 3. He closes his eyes when I am near: changes in relationship -- 4. The amazing grace of dancing birds: communicating beyond words -- 5. Rocky, my friend: connecting in times of distress or conflict -- 6. The man who sandpapered the air, with pride: a life worth living -- 7. My memory is like a dolphin: narrative work, puppts and celebrations -- 8. The etiquette of dreadful singing: singing puppets -- 9. The dying lady with a diva on her bed: the world of bed theatre -- 10. Get me that red lipstick, I'm going to the ball: self-esteem through puppetry -- 11. 'Floby-dooby-do': stimulating memories -- 12. The exotic bird comes home: animal puppets -- 13. A sentence a day: incorporating creativity into daily practice -- 14. It's show time: puppetry as entertainment -- 15. I did it my way: puppeteers who live with dementia. Appendix 1: How to make model theatre puppets -- Appendix 2: How to make singing sock puppets -- Appendix 3: How to make an adult glove puppet -- Appendix 4: How to make a jointed rod or tabletop puppet -- Appendix 5: How to make a bird marionette.
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