The Legend of Sleeping Bear
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- Synopsis
- It is believed that the Ojibwe of Michigan were the first to tell the story of Sleeping Bear and her cubs, a legend that has since become known as The Legend of Sleeping Bear. The tale originated as a way to explain the sandy area that we know today as the Sleeping Bear Dune. In this story, Mother Bear and her two cubs must escape a forest fire in Wisconsin. As they struggle to make this journey across Lake Michigan, the loyalty and dedication they show for one another is powerful and heartwarming. It took more than a year for painter Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen and author Kathy-jo Wargin to bring this enchanting and popular tale to life. The richness and depth of their work underscores the beauty of the legend, preserving this story for generations to come. Picture descriptions present.
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 51 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781886947351
- Publisher:
- Sleeping Bear Press
- Date of Addition:
- 03/12/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Sleeping Bear Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Kindergarten, First grade, Pre-Kindergarten
- Submitted By:
- Jamie Yates
- Proofread By:
- Valerie Cote
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.