The expressions on the faces of the children are evidence enough storytelling as a vehicle for transformation amongst children up to the age of twelve is an effective and powerful tool for teachers and parents alikeIdakeda recently began a storytelling programme in schools as a counter to the culture of violence confrontation and preference for alien cultures currently prevalent in our school environment The initiative based on the original stories of Eintou Pearl Springer is designed to achieve very specific grounding for children aged 711years old in the culture and history of Trinidad and Tobago