Coyote Speaks: Wonders of the Native American World
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (948 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810993724 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book is additionally enriched by the incorporation of a range of artwork from photographs of southwestern kachinas and bone artifacts from the Arctic, to stunning contemporary art such as Hazel Merritt's iconic painting of a satellite dish with a Navajo wedding basket design on it. Others like "The Daughter of Sun" span vast periods of mythic time, so we can feel the sweep of the storyteller's prose. Back matter contains a list of tribes and nations mentioned in the book, a select bibliography, a note on sources, extensive illustration credits and an index. A final chapter looks forward, addressing mythmaking in the 21st century. Here the tale moves from its launching in primordial time, through the journey of the first man, and then in a swift one-twoconclusion, arrives right into the reader's here and now: "He picked up the sun and placed it in the sky, and it is still there, just as he made it." Parchment-effect pages showcase the rendering by Berk of selected petroglyphs. Of the more than 500 tribes
Using a literary approach, each chapter begins with a poem by Dunn and includes retellings of traditional stories from various tribes. . The layout and photographs are truly stunning, but have more of an adult coffee-table book look than a kid-friendly style, and the text of the actual stories is small and hard to read. All rights reserved. From School Library Journal Grade 7 Up—A general overview of the myths, beliefs, and traditions of Native Americans as viewed through the art, artifacts, and stories of more than 40 tribes and nations. Unclear also is what, exactly, members of each tribe still believe and practice, and what was believed or practiced in a generalized past. While outstanding for its art and artifact pictures, and useful to pique interest in the mystical/literary aspects of Native American beliefs, this volume will not serve well as a research/report tool despite its full index, an
Coyote tossed the stars Drowsy Maggie This book may or may not be written for children; that will depend on the child. It is definitely not for primary age, picture-book readers, although the pictures are fabulous. It is not "A Child's First Book of Amerindian Mythology". It is clearly for older children, the smart kids who are drawn to myth and legend of all sorts, who are perhaps just beginning to discover that there's more to myth and folklore than the ancient Greeks and Romans. Prof. Berk and Ms Dunn have done an extraordinary job of coll. "Artfully designed with beautiful pictures" according to Midwest Book Review. Rich traditions, stories and artifacts are ways in which we learn about the history and culture various Native American tribes. A beautifully designed book co-authored by Ari Berk and Carolyn Dunn, "Coyote Speaks Wonders Of The Native American World", provides an overview of nearly fifty known tribes drawn from all regions of North America. As the authors simply state, stories carry traditions. However, traditions are not always simple and they are what defined each tribe as its own distinct people. Artfu. Ari Berk is a true story teller This book sings of the deep melodic voice in which Berk tells his tales. The photos are stunning and relevant to the text. I can name a few children who would appreciate this book and felt it honored the tone of the culture.