How good are your story-telling skills? The record-breaking success of the films of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia has meant that parents, perhaps unfamiliar with these stories, have found themselves in a culture awash with references to Middle Earth and Narnia. This book is for those who want to know more about the stories of these great authors. Those already acquainted with the writings of Tolkien and Lewis will find it a fascinating insight into their friendship and subject matter but William Chad Newsom has also provided a fine, family-focused introduction to these books for new readers, with a particular emphasis on the role of parents as storytellers. Each chapter contains practical advice on how to get the most from each book when parents read them to, or together with, their children. Full of suggestions and insights, Talking of Dragons will prove a joy to your family as you discover the wonderful children's tales of Lewis and Tolkien.