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The Magic of Spider Woman by Lois Duncan and Shonto Begay
From Horn Book:
Illustrated by Shonto Begay. A Navajo legend explores the article of faith closely held by the Dineh - that life must be lived in balance, explaining why generations of Navajo weavers have carefully woven mistakes into their traditional blankets. Like the Greek Arachne, Weaving Woman becomes a little too enamored of her gift, and as a punishment disappears into her loom, redeemed only when the supernatural Spider Woman pulls out a strand to release her. Since then, all weavers have promised to make "spirit trails" in their blankets, and not to allow "pride to become master of our spirits." The tale is presented with lush illustrations executed by a well-known Navajo artist. Although the story is dramatic, often tense, the text is stately and controlled, respectful in tone and choice of words, giving a safe feeling to the tale - a subtle assurance that all will work out. Traditional colors and patterns are employed throughout the art, but special care is taken with the depictions of Navajo blankets. Although the source note only gestures vaguely at "well-documented sources," the book in itself is a richly executed product that is useful as well as beautiful.
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Crazy Horse's Vision by Joseph Bruchac and SD Nelson (illustrations)
Bruchac (Sacajawea, 2000, etc.) teams up with a Lakota (Sioux) artist for an atmospheric view of the feared and revered Crazy Horse’s youth. At birth, the child dubbed “Curly” did not cry, but “studied the world with serious eyes,” quietly going on to lead all of the other youths in courage and, having watched his people being gunned down for killing a “wasichu” settler's errant cow, slipping away on a premature vision quest. His stormy vision of a rider with a lightning bolt on his cheek, spots like hail on his chest, and a clear, if unspoken, command to “keep nothing for yourself,” led him to become a man as noble as he was brilliant and daring. Inspired by the ledger-book art of the Plains Indians, Nelson paints his figures with stylized forms, chiseled features, and indistinct expressions, adding realistic depth of field but giving Crazy Horse blue skin to emphasize his connection to the spirit world. The author and illustrator both append substantial explanatory notes. Like A Boy Called Slow, also by Bruchac (1995), this makes inspirational reading and affords a glimpse into the heart of a renowned American leader.
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Gift Horse - A Lakota Story by SD Nelson
A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas, the author tells a compelling coming-of-age tale from the time when his people followed great herds of buffalo across the Great Plains of the United States. When the young hero-narrator, a boy of perhaps ten or eleven, is given a Gift Horse by his father, he begins his journey to manhood. First he becomes a master rider, then the tribe's medicine man sends him on a lone, four-day journey of the spirit and finally he is allowed to accompany the men of his tribe on a buffalo hunt. Only when he kills his first buffalo--not for sport but to feed and clothe his people--does the boy, Flying Cloud, earn the title of Lakota Warrior and the right to wear the buffalo-hide shirt that goes with that honor. Simply and clearly told, the story will appeal to children interested in history and the lives of Native Americans before Europeans "discovered" our continent. A 2000 Parents' Choice® Approved winner.
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The Rainbow Goblins by Ul De Rico
Since its first publication more than 15 years ago, the fantastic colors, amazing detail, and sweeping scope of The Rainbow Goblins have irresistibly invited tens of thousands of children to plunge their imaginations into its vivid world. This charming allegorical tale is once again available in a new edition. 18 color illustrations.
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Ancient Egyptian Design Coloring Book by Ed Sibbet jr.
A fun and interesting book for all ages. Lots of pages of Ancient Egyptian art and architecture for you to color in. Slabs of fun!!
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Buffalo Woman by Paul Goble
"There is eloquent beauty in this story of a young hunter who marries a woman from the Buffalo Nation. When his relatives send her away . . . her husband follows . . . In text and illustrations, Goble's story exhibits a quiet simplicity, respect for nature and the power of love."--School Library Journal, starred review. ALA Notable Children's Book; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; Booklist Editors' Choice; The Horn Book Fanfare List. Full-color illustrations.
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Mythical Birds & Beasts from Many Lands by Margaret Mayo & Jane Ray
In the same large format as Mayo and Ray's Magical Tales from Many Lands (1993), this collection retells Greek myths concerning Pegasus and the Minotaur, an English mermaid tale, a European unicorn story, a Native American thunderbird tale, a dragon story from China, a Scandinavian sea-serpent tale told in the Orkney Islands, a feathered snake legend from Central America and Mexico, a Burmese story of the Naga, and an Egyptian legend of the Phoenix. Beautifully written for reading aloud, the stories all have the economy of word, grace of phrase, and drama of narrative that arise from the storytelling tradition. Just as lively and well crafted are Ray's colorful illustrations, imaginative full-page paintings as well as smaller pictures. Stylized in approach, the paintings glow with rich colors and gold highlights. Borders for each story reflect the visual arts of its cultural origins. Appended notes offer information about the 10 traditional, magical creatures and sources for the tales. - Carolyn Phelan
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Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
Read this journey of Self-discovery, and then, perhaps, you too, will be inspired to discover the Real Truth, about your own, self/soul! This book is for those " Soul-seekers ", that do believe, that there is so much more to life, and to ones' inner experiences, than what, MTV, and spectator sports, and endless materialism, can and do, only provide! An excellent little book!
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Full Moon Stories - 13 Native American Legends by Eagle Walking Turtle
From Booklist , June 1, 1997:
Gr. 3-6, younger for reading aloud. Each month, as the full moon rose in the sky, Eagle Walking Turtle's grandfather told a tale about Grandmother Earth and her animals. Coming in from play, the children would eat and help clean up, then settle in to listen to Grandpa Iron's tale about an animal loved and respected by the Apache people. Eagle Walking Turtle introduces each tale by describing what he and his sister, Betty, were doing: playing outside in the snow, running around the powwow grounds, attending an honor dance for the men who had served in the armed forces. The short stories are easily understood and evoke a cozy, secure world in which children receive the teachings of the elders. Information about the Apache way of life, both historical and contemporary, is unobtrusively integrated into each tale, and the colorful illustrations provide a unique view of each featured animal. A wonderful collection to share with children throughout the year, though some may want to read straight through to learn about the family and the culture. - - Karen Hutt
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Hip Cat by Jonathan London, Illustrated by Woodleigh Hubbard
From Kirkus Reviews:
``Living all alone in a riverside shack:/Oobie-do the Sax Man Scat Man,/the cool cat man'' takes his sax to the city and wails ``his song of longing, his song of joy,/his song of loneliness and looniness'' to great applause but so little pay that he's reduced to working at the Doggie Diner. London recounts the black cat's adventures and eventual success as ``a jazz magician...and a poet of the blues'' in rhythmic rap, the words sometimes looping and swirling through Hubbard's stylish art. Her vibrant colors and expressive figures are the strongest feature of a book that will appeal to admirers of Raschka's Charlie Parker Played Bebop (1992), though this is neither as witty nor as original. (Picture book. 4-9) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved
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The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Who could explain the Tao better than Winnie-the-Pooh...? Maybe Lao Tzu....
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Come look with Me - Exploring Native American Art with Children by Stephanie Salomon
The publisher, Lickle Publishing Inc , August 1, 1997:
The latest in the best-selling Come Look With Me series, Native American Art introduces children to one of the most popular fields of the contemporary art world. Native American influences have become an important part of our popular culture over the past few years. Come Look With Me: Exploring Native American Art with Children introduces children to the rich heritage that has inspired this cultural movement, providing a hands-on look at the treasures and varieties of expression of our continent's First Peoples. The book features a lively open-ended question and answer format intended to inspire and educate readers, accompanied by beautifully reproduced four-color images that make the perfect complement to the text. A delightful introduction for young readers to an important part of all American's cultural heritage. Stephanie Salomon has edited fine art and illustrated books for more than fifteen years. She lives in New York City.
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The Way to Start a Day by Byrd Baylor, Illustrated by Peter Farnall
"The way to start the day is to go outdoors and face the sun, making it welcome for the new day by your song or gift or blessing, as the cavemen did, and the Peruvians . . . and the people of Egypt, Africa and China . . . Parnall's geographic composition, his brilliant colors, and his precise and elegant use of the line reflect the strength and lyricism of the writing."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Book. Caldecott Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Book; the Horn Book Fanfare List.
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Celtic Borders and Decoration by Helena Paterson and Courtney Davis
The author of The Celtic Art Source Book concentrates here on the decorative motifs and borders of the Celtic tradition. An invaluable source of inspiration to artists and designers--both amateur and professional--and to all those with an interest in the Celtic heritage. Over 80 intricate designs.
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The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury: Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud by Janet Schulman (Editor), Simon Boughton (Editor)
Believe it or not, 44 complete read-aloud classics and future classics--from Goodnight Moon to Stellaluna--are packed in this remarkably svelte, positively historic anthology. Flipping through the 308 pages of The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury is like browsing a photo album of beloved friends and family. The familiar faces of Curious George and Ferdinand the Bull peer earnestly from the pages, and scenes from Madeline and Millions of Cats resonate as if you just experienced them yesterday. Think of the advantages of carrying this book on a vacation instead of a suitcase of single titles! (Your kids can always revisit their dog-eared hardcovers when they get home).
This impressive collection of concept books, wordless books, picture books, and read-aloud stories was artfully compiled by longtime children's book editor and publisher Janet Schulman. Stories are coded red, blue, and green to designate age groupings from baby/toddler books such as Whose Mouse Are You?, through preschool books such as Where the Wild Things Are, to longer stories for ages 5 and older such as Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The reason the book isn't bigger than Babar is because many of the illustrations from each story were reduced or removed to fit the anthology's format. (Leo Lionni's Swimmy, for example, takes up 5 pages total, compared to its original 29 pages.) Brief biographical notes that are surprisingly quirky shine a little light on the 62 authors and illustrators, and an index helps, too, for the child who likes one story best. We love the idea of being within easy reach of a Star-Belly Sneetch, a William Steig donkey, and a Sendak monster at all times, and we're sure your little bookworms will, too.
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Animal Magick by D.J. Conway
Ever wake from a dream and wonder why there was an animal in it? What is that spirit trying to tell you? This book has helped me find a deeper understanding of animal spirits and their unique individual messages. It has good techniques and advice for calling on the wisdom of these ancient friends. - Rich Brown
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Celtic Design: Knotwork: The Secret Method of the Scribes by Aidan Meehan
Covers the basic how-to of Celtic design, including step patterns, key patterns, spirals, uncial script calligraphy, and decorative letters. For more detailed information, see Meehan's other titles in the Celtic Design series. Includes plenty (258) of very well done black and white illustrations demonstrating the techniques described in the text.
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The Big Book for Peace by multiple artists and authors
Contributions by thirty-four well-known authors and illustrators of children's books look at the issues of peace, conflict, war, and resolution from a variety of points of view. The many approaches, the use of humor, and the quality of the selections elevate the collection from the didactic to the inspired. Young readers will discover new perspectives and ways of thinking about peace in their own lives and in a global sense.
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