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Storyteller Skye

Teachings from My Ojibway Grandfather

Lindsay Christina King author Carolyn Frank illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Medicine Wheel

Published:11th May '23

Should be back in stock very soon

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Storyteller Skye cover

Have you ever wondered why Rabbit has such long ears? Or why Raccoon is wearing a mask? 

In this collection of funny and unique short stories, young Skye enlightens us in a number of Indigenous teachings, passed down to her from her Ojibway Grandfather. Through her natural gift of storytelling, Skye encourages other children to embrace the art and become storytellers, too!  


Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.

Skye, a girl living in an Indigenous community, draws a crowd with her stories, which were first told to her by her grandfather. Skye relays five stories, all focused on animals and all with a unique message and moral. The expressive faces of the animals and people add humor and charm to the soft watercolor illustrations. The book ends with a reminder of the connective power of stories, urging other children to become storytellers themselves.

DANIELLE BALLANTYNE/ FOREWORD REVIEW


“…sure to be a favorite for classroom read-alouds and is an excellent addition to classroom libraries hoping to amplify Indigenous voices...  Frank’s colorful watercolor illustrations featuring emotive animals and human characters are the perfect match for King’s text, which moves deftly from one brief story to the next without any loss of coherence.”

 

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ISBN: 9781778540066

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

44 pages