Legends, Myths & Fables, Fiction - Anthologies & Collections, Children - Fiction & Literature, Children - Fairy Tales, Myths & Fables
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Synopsis
All Native peoples had their own explanation of how the earth came to be inhabited by human beings. Mohawk artist C.J. Taylor adds seven legends -- Mohawk, Osage, Zuni, Mandan, Chuckchee, Modoc, and Cree -- devoted specifically to the creation of humankind.Editorials
Children's Literature -
Native peoples tell various tales of the origin of man. Not only a search for meaning and purpose in life, but a concern for the earth comes through clearly in these legends of Native Americans. (One factual error has the Zuni reservation in New Mexico and Arizona when it is only in New Mexico.)School Library Journal
Gr 3-6-Seven folktales from the Zui, Mandan, Cree, Chuckchee, Osage, Mohawk, and Modoc traditions that explore the creation of the world and the origin of humans. Taylor illustrates each of these well-told tales with a bold, somewhat surrealistic, full-page painting that incorporates multiple elements of the story, except for the longest selection, which is accompanied by two full-page illustrations and one brilliant, double-page painting. The tales are brief but clearly written and lend themselves to being read aloud. The text is set in large black type, with good use of white space; that, along with the captivating art, make the book appealing. It would be particularly good for classroom discussions, as the diversity represented helps dispel the myth of a ``generic'' Native American culture.-Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PABook Details
Published
January 1, 1995
Publisher
Scholastic Library Publishing
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780516081977