The Legend Of Leelanau

Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627535953

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The Legend of Leelanau by Kathy-jo Wargin Pdf

The young maiden Leelinau is forbidden from going into the Spirit Wood. But Leelinau so enjoys her time spent there with the Pukwudjinees (the tiny fairies of the forest) that she risks playing with them time and time again. The legend explores the resistance many of us harbor of entering adulthood. This is the fifth title written by Kathy-jo Wargin and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen in our Legend series which currently has 400,000 copies in print. The Legend of the Sleeping Bear, the title that began the series, is the official State of Michigan childrens's book. "Leelinau was so happy to be in the Spirit Wood once again that she began to dance all around. Then she sat down amidst a mess of large tree roots that fit like a chair made just for her. But this time, as she sat there to rest, she heard strange whispers. At first, Leelinau thought it sounded like baby robins trying to catch their first breaths, or ferns being tossed back and forth in the wind. But Leelinau wasn't quite sure, so she listened more carefully. She heard more whispers, and then voices. Leelinau became frightened. Her heart pounded like a large drum in her chest, and her throat felt tight and narrow."

Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627531795

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The Legend of Sleeping Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin Pdf

It started with a mother's love... Fleeing from a forest fire, a mother bear urges her two cubs into the watery shelter of a vast body of water. Though it will be difficult, she knows if they can swim across to the opposite shore, they will be safe. With calls of encouragement and steadfast love, Mother Bear guides her cubs across the great lake, Lake Michigan. And the story of what happens once Mother Bear reaches the far shore becomes the legend behind the natural wonder known as Sleeping Bear Dune. In 1998 writer Kathy-jo Wargin and nature artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen combined their talents to bring The Legend of Sleeping Bear to life. Published to wide acclaim, the book was soon named the Official Children's Book of Michigan.

Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627531818

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The Legend of the Loon by Kathy-jo Wargin Pdf

The fantastic Legend team of Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen have another beautiful book to add to the Sleeping Bear and Mackinac Island stories. A Grandmother's love for her grandchildren is magically portrayed in "The Legend of the Loon". A perfect addition to your collection, this book remains true to the heartwarming qualities you've come to expect from these legendary storytellers.

Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627531412

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The Legend of the Petoskey Stone by Kathy-jo Wargin Pdf

The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book team.Author Kathy-jo Wargin has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's classics such as Michigan's official state book, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, Children's Choice Award winner The Legend of the Loon, The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, and many others. Kathy-jo enjoys writing about nature and its effect on all our lives, and is a frequent guest speaker throughout the country. She is also a faculty member of the Bear River Writers Workshop, sponsored by the University of Michigan. She lives in Petoskey, Michigan. Since the publication of The Legend of Sleeping Bear, artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the world of children's book illustration. His many other titles with Sleeping Bear Press include The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, Adopted by an Owl, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie, and The Legend of Leelanau. Gijsbert and his family live in Bath, Michigan.

Author : Doris Seale,Beverly Slapin
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780759114715

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A Broken Flute by Doris Seale,Beverly Slapin Pdf

A Broken Flute: The Native Experience in Books for Children is a companion to its predecessor published by Oyate, Through Indian Eyes: The Native Experience in Books for Children. A compilation of work by Native parents, children, educators, poets and writers, A Broken Flute contains, from a Native perspective, 'living stories,' essays, poetry, and hundreds of reviews of 'children's books about Indians.' It's an indispensable volume for anyone interested in presenting honest materials by and about indigenous peoples to children.

Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627531801

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The Legend of the Lady's Slipper by Kathy-jo Wargin Pdf

The Legend of the Lady's Slipper is a suspenseful tale of a young maiden's run through the forest in an attempt to save the people of her village. Dashing through the forest, with starlight at her heels," Running Flower is a testament of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice. You will remember her story whenever you see delicate pink and white lady's slippers carpeting the ground of a northern forest. Add The Legend of the Lady's Slipper to your collection and let it enchant you for years to come. Kathy-jo Wargin aims to help young readers notice the most intricate details of a story by adding the nuances that create magic and wonder in a good tale. Kathy-jo Wargin (Nelson) was born in Tower, Minnesota and moved to Grand Rapids at the age of seven. She studied music composition at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Her transition to writing books was a natural step. As well, her love for children and her desire to expose them to vivid written descriptions, inspire her to write with great attention to the nuances of a story, opening their minds to see all the possibilities in a scene or situation. Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen captures his lifelong connection to nature and wildlife. His talent for mural painting can be seen in several museums, including Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Born in the Netherlands, Gijsbert studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Holland and immigrated to the United States in 1976. In 1993, after 17 years as the Art Director for the Michigan Natural Resources Magazine, he ventured out on his own. His highest professional achievement comes from being selected numerous times into the internationally renowned Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art exhibition, held in Wisconsin. Gijsbert and his wife Robbyn, give nature tours at their home outside Lansing, Michigan where they live with their two daughters, Kelly and Heather.

Author : Trinka Hakes Noble
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627535977

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The Legend of Michigan by Trinka Hakes Noble Pdf

Long, long ago, the ancient people of the forest gathered around warm fires and told the tale of a time long past, when the land known as "Michigane" was covered with ice and snow. For thousands of years the cruel North Wind ruled the land North of Up North, chasing away the gentle, benevolent winds from the East, West and South. Winter stayed the whole year round, so nothing could live in Michigane. Not until an old warrior and a young boy traveled through the frigid cold with nothing but warm hearts and an old pair of mittens was there hope that the frozen land would eventually come to life.Trinka Hakes Noble is the noted author of numerous award-winning picture books including The Scarlet Stockings Spy, the ever-popular Jimmy's Boa series and Meanwhile Back at the Ranch (both featured on Reading Rainbow). Her many awards include ALANotable Children's Book, Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, IRA-CBC Children's Choice, Learning: The Year's Ten Best, and several Junior Literary Guild Selections. Trinka makes her home in Bernardsville, New Jersey. The Legend of Michigan is the 20th book that Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has illustrated for Sleeping Bear Press. His other titles include The Legend of Sleeping Bear, the #1 Midwest bestselling Legend of the Petoskey Stone, and Texas Bluebonnet runner-up Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot. Gijsbert and his family live in Bath, Michigan.

Author : Sylvia S. Marantz,Kenneth A. Marantz
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 081084933X

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Multicultural Picturebooks by Sylvia S. Marantz,Kenneth A. Marantz Pdf

"Picturebook," spelled as a single word to identify its unique qualities and to differentiate the genre from other books with illustrations, is one that tells a story either in pictures alone or in almost equal partnership with text. The picturebook has great potential for bridging the differences among us; the concept of a story is one common to all, a shared experience that sets the stage for communication. And the goal of multiculturalism is to emphasize the positive attributes of human society, the outstanding, rather than the stereotype. Because children born today will interact with people from different cultures much more than previous generations, it is important that they are taught about other cultures, starting at a young age. Multicultural picturebooks are, therefore, an excellent teaching tool for meeting this educational challenge. The picturebooks profiled are appropriate for children in grades K - 4 but can be used with older children, depending on the curriculum and the students' comprehension level. Books covering Asia and the Pacific, The Middle East, Africa, South America, North America (Native Americas, Inuit, etc.), and books specific to the immigrant experience are profiled. Each book is described in one paragraph that includes an engaging review of the story line, special features of the content, the look and style of the artwork, interior design, and layout of the book. The authors emphasize that the visual qualities of picturebooks affect their ability to tell stories about people whose values and behaviors are different from those of the reader. The analyses, therefore, used in selecting the books include not only the informational content, but also the emotional content--the feelings generated by the text and art. In choosing books for this volume, the authors have used the following criteria: ]Does the book tell an engaging story?]Do the illustrations convincingly portray and represent humans, animals, and objects?]Is the use of the media consistent?]Do the text and the pi

Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627531221

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The Voyageur's Paddle by Kathy-jo Wargin Pdf

Voyageur is the French word for "traveler," but in the Great Lakes region during the seventeenth century it described those men who made their living trading furs and goods along water routes. Traveling by canoe, these voyageurs helped to establish north woods trading posts and settlements, opening up the West to future exploration. Young Jacques's father is such a voyageur. He works long hours in bitterly cold weather, absent from home for weeks at a time. As he awaits his father's return from a season of trading, Jacques dreams of the day he will hold the canoe paddle and join the ranks of voyageurs.Author Kathy-jo Wargin is known for her many stories celebrating Great Lakes lore and north woods history including the 2001 IRA Children's Choice Award winner, The Legend of the Loon. She lives with her family in Petoskey, Michigan. David Geister's body of work with Sleeping Bear Press continues to grow and includes The Legend of Minnesota, also written by Kathy-jo Wargin. He specializes in historic art and has a background in commercial art. David lives with his family in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Author : Devin Scillian
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781489652201

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P is for Passport: A World Alphabet by Devin Scillian Pdf

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

Author : Anne Margaret Lewis
Publisher : Mackinac Island Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1934133159

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Sleeping Bear by Anne Margaret Lewis Pdf

When a forest fire approaches a mother bear and her cubs they must flee to the lake nearby for safety. Momma bear tells her cubs to stay by her side, but in the chaos of the forest they are lost. Momma bear prays to the Great Spirit Manitou to bring her cubs back and her wish is granted as she sees them swimming toward her. A wonderful and heartwarming legend about the love of a family.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Leelanau County (Mich.)
ISBN : UOM:39015071299815

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Beautiful Leelanau County by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781627531436

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Saving Samantha by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Pdf

Illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen and wife Robbyn team up again for another wildlife tale drawn from their encounters with the animal kingdom. Told in journal form and rendered in beautifully detailed artwork, the van Frankenhuyzens give a "day in the life" view as the fox Samantha begins her journey from injured kit to independent adult living on her own.Always respecting the boundaries between the wild and the human ways of life and based on years of work as licensed wildlife rehabilitators, Gijsbert and Robbyn recommend readers "do not try this at home." Saving Samantha is Gijsbert's fourteenth book with Sleeping Bear Press. He has also illustrated the best-selling The Legend of Sleeping Bear, The Legend of Leelanau, and most recently The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell. He and Robbyn live with their daughters in Bath, Michigan, on a 40-acre farm.

Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-11
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781451675047

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The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins Pdf

The author addresses key scientific questions previously explained by rich mythologies, from the evolution of the first humans and the life cycle of stars to the principles of a rainbow and the origins of the universe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Soil surveys
ISBN : UOM:39015003609453

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Soil Survey by Anonim Pdf