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About Spirit Of The Cedar People
Product Description This second volume of myths and legends of the Northwest Coast Indians from the author of Echoes of the Elders comes with a CD featuring the stories as read by the author. Amazon.com Review Upon seeing Chief Don Lelooska's dramatic red and turquoise paintings and hearing the opening to the Northwest Coast folktale "Raven & Monster Halibut," one can almost smell the cedar smoke and feel the coastal spray: "When only the animal people lived in the world, there appeared a gigantic halibut offshore. He was as big as an island, with a huge twisted jaw and two bulging eyes strangely located on the same side of his head. This giant fish took control of the tides. He pushed the seawater in so high that the animal people could not dig for clams or shellfish." According to these Northwest Indian legends, some animals, such as the raven, had special powers, called dlugwee. This power can be acquired by small but worthy animals or taken from the undeserving. Therefore, it is no accident that these stories appeal so readily to youngsters. Children, who often struggle to find and hold their own power, easily identify with the moral lessons learned in the animal kingdom--finding themselves in the spirited puffins, the vulnerable mice, and sometimes even the terrifyingly angry bears. Like his first illustrated book of Northwest folktales, Echoes of the Elders, this gorgeous collection comes with a CD featuring the deep, soulful voice of Chief Lelooska as he tells each story aloud. (Ages 7 and older) --Gail Hudson From School Library Journal Grade 2-6-Another oversized volume of Northwest Coast folktales from the creators of Echoes of the Elders (DK, 1997). The style and composition follow that of the earlier book; a creative wood engraving of a map of the region showing where the tribes once held sway is followed by the tales, each accompanied by arresting illustrations. The stories are also presented on a CD that's pocketed inside the front cover. Chief Lelooska's recorded storytelling includes drumming and chants, adding authenticity and mood. The written stories are almost-but not quite-verbatim, showing how these tales may vary from one telling to another. Lelooska's energy and spirit make both versions lively and exciting. The dynamic paintings follow the traditions of the Northwestern tribes; bold blocks of black, white, and red are enhanced with blues, yellows, and browns. The stylized, somewhat flat pictures display a surprising amount of life and humor. A thoroughly enjoyable experience for listening, looking, and reading. Darcy Schild, Schwegler Elementary School, Lawrence, KS Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
