Beaver Steals Fire: A Salish Coyote Story
Description
A long time ago, fire belonged only to the animals in the land above, not to those on the earth below. Curlew, keeper of the sky world, guarded fire and kept it from the earth. Coyote, however, devised a clever plan to steal fire, aided by Grizzly Bear, Wren, Snake, Frog, Eagle, and Beaver. These brave and resourceful animal beings raided the land above and risked all to steal fire from Curlew. Beaver Steals Fire is an ancient and powerful tale springing from the hearts and experiences of the Salish people of Montana. Steeped in the rich and culturally vital storytelling tradition of the tribe, this tale teaches both respect for fire and awareness of its significance, themes particularly relevant today. This unforgettable version of the story is told by Salish elder Johnny Arlee and beautifully illustrated by tribal artist Sam Sandoval.Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
Bison Books
Publish Date
January 01, 2008
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.36 X 9.94 X 0.21 inches | 0.53 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780803216402
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Reviews
"Readers of all ages will find much to delight over in this tale. . . . The watercolor illustrations that accompany the tale are rich with earthy patinas and skillfully add intelligence and dramatic action to the animal characters."--The Bloomsbury Review
"A gift for the whole family, beautifully produced, and very affordable."--Billings Gazette-- (12/19/2006 12:00:00 AM)
"[A] beautifully illustrated retelling of a story of the Montana Salish People. . . . Beaver Steals Fire makes both a fine children's tale and an interesting way to introduce students to the complexities of the relationship of Indian Peoples to the land."--Journal of the West-- (10/26/2006 12:00:00 AM)
"A gift for the whole family, beautifully produced, and very affordable."--Billings Gazette-- (12/19/2006 12:00:00 AM)
"[A] beautifully illustrated retelling of a story of the Montana Salish People. . . . Beaver Steals Fire makes both a fine children's tale and an interesting way to introduce students to the complexities of the relationship of Indian Peoples to the land."--Journal of the West-- (10/26/2006 12:00:00 AM)
