Shingebiss: An Ojibwe Legend
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (844 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00BQDJTGQ |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
3^-4, younger for reading aloud. In this picture book for older readers, Kabibona'kan, Winter Maker, seems determined to let Shingebiss, a merganser duck, freeze to death. But even though the plucky bird has only four logs to warm his lodge during the winter months, he is still able to stand strong against his great opponent. Despite that, readers and listeners will enjoy the story and identify with Shingebiss' courage and absolute determination to outlast hard times. From Booklist Gr. The names in this Ojibwe legend may be hard for children to pronounce, and the story contains references to a time frame that's different than our calendar year. A glossary, source notes, and some engrossing information on how the illustrations were executed are included. Bowen's woodcuts extend the text, heightening the difference between the story's setting and our own times. Karen Morgan
But one cold year the lake freezes over, and Shingebiss has to find a way to fish through the thick ice. To do that, he must face the fierce Winter Maker. Shingebiss, a little merganser duck, can always find plenty to eat. Gracefully told and illustrated with vigorous woodcuts, this ancient Ojibwe story captures all the power of winter and all the courage of a small being who refuses to see winter as his enemy. In all seasons, the Great Lake is full of fish. This sacred story shows that those who follow the ways of Shingebiss will always have plenty to eat, no matter how hard the great wind of Winter Maker blows.
A REMARKABLE BOOK! A REMARKABLE TALE! I was drawn to this book because I learned that the woodcuts were by Betsy Bowen, who has a fine arts shop and studio near Lake Superior's north shore. Her woodcuts in the marvelous Helen Hoover children's story Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman were so phenomenal, I wanted to see more. She is extremely gifted and knowledgeable in her craft. In fact, at the story's end, there is an illustrator's note in which Ms. Bowen explains the process of cr. Shingebiss Joan Leotta Van Laan's retelling of this legend, a favorite of mine as a child, is a wonderful find! The story is comforting and exciting for children as young as 4 as a read to. It's good for use in schools, thanks to her authentic use of Ojibwa names for the characters. But those same names make it hard for younger readers to pick up the book--read it to them first and then they will be motivated to work through the Ojibwa words. I'm only mildly fond of . Driverwild said Love the Story, Love the Woodcuts. While this story is considered a kid's book, it holds great meaning for me when I find life's struggles daunting. The woodcut process is fascinating and I love my purchase.