The Dancing Trees
Masiana Kelly author Michelle Simpson illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Inhabit Media Inc
Published:16th Dec '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In this book, author Masiana Kelly draws on the beauty of the Northwest Territories and the wisdom of Elders to illustrate the importance of treating the land around us with respect.
Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is. Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell—if he can find his way home…
“. . . the fable accomplishes its educative goal while entertaining readers with memorable characters and suspense.”
* Kirkus *Educators looking for a contemporary story that focuses on honouring the land may find The Dancing Trees to be a useful resource. A boastful adolescent boy agrees to a challenge by his friends: to spend a night in the bush—alone. His Elders have tried to instill a respect for nature, but he litters, breaks branches, and pulls bark off trees. The trees decide to teach him a lesson. Wet, hungry, scared, and lost, Thomas remembers his grandma’s words, cleans up his mess, and finds his way home. The colourful illustrations and present-day characters will engage young readers, while the author’s message will be easily identified. This story is suitable as a read-aloud, read-to-self, and as a springboard to learning about connecting to and respecting nature.
* Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schoo- Short-listed for First Nation Communities READ Award (Canada).
ISBN: 9781772273694
Dimensions: 241mm x 203mm x 8mm
Weight: 340g
32 pages
English Edition