The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet
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“A thoughtful collection that eloquently bears out the theme of unity of all creatures.” —School Library Journal
Native American elders will tell you there is as much to see in the night as in the familiar light of day, and here Abenaki storyteller and American Book Award recipient Joseph Bruchac offers twelve unforgettable stories of the living earth seen from the sky.
“From the Mohawk and Missisquoi peoples of the Northeastern United States to the Pima, Cochiti Pueblo, and Navajo people of the Southwest to the Subarctic Inuit, these pieces reflect an awe and appreciation of the natural world. Locker’s deeply hued paintings burst with the beauty of night.” —The Horn Book
Praise for The Earth Under Sky Bear’s Feet
“Sky Bear (also known as the Big Dipper) circles the Earth each night, and these 12 poems tell of what she sees and hears….A thoughtful collection that eloquently bears out the theme of unity of all creatures.” —School Library Journal
“From the Mohawk and Missisquoi peoples of the Northeastern United States to the Pima, Cochiti Pueblo, and Navajo people of the Southwest to the Subarctic Inuit, these pieces reflect an awe and appreciation of the natural world. Locker’s deeply hued paintings burst with the beauty of night.” —The Horn Book
“Locker’s landscape technique has seldom worked to better effect….Engrossing.” —Kirkus ReviewsJoseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. Coauthor with Michael Caduto of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, Bruchac’s poems, articles and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children including Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief. For more information about Joseph, please visit his website www.josephbruchac.com.CN
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| Weight | 4.6 oz |
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| Dimensions | 0.1200 × 8.0000 × 10.5000 in |
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| Subjects | Native American books for kids, native american book, native americans for kids, native american history for kids, native american art, native american history, native american books, native american mythology, native american myths and legends, native american children's books, JUV030140, books for 7 year old girls, books for 6 year old boys, Animals, american indian, native americans, Native American, fables, picture books, folklore, JUV029010, books for 4 year olds, books for kids 5-7, kids books ages 6-8, childrens books by age 5-8 |
