Strong Stories Coast Salish: The great blanket of moss

SKU: 9781771741248

Author:
Celestine Aleck
Series:
Strong Stories: Coast Salish series
Grade Levels:
Two, Three, Four
Nation:
Coast Salish
Book Type:
Paperback
Pages:
16
Publisher:
Strong Nations Publishing
Series:
Strong Stories: Coast Salish series
Copyright Data:
2016

Price:
Sale price$9.95

Description

In this Coast Salish story, to make up for her children’s rudeness to Snow, Mother Tree gives up her life as a tree and transforms into a great blanket of moss. The moss blanket protects the younger trees from Snow’s anger. Respect for the wisdom of the elders is a theme woven throughout this delightful story that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Written by Celestine Aleck, Salish, Coast Salish, Snuneymuxw and illustrated by Joel Good, Salish, Coast Salish, Snuneymuxw.

Educator & Series Information
The Great Blanket of Moss is part of the Strong Stories: Coast Salish series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.

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