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Other - How Raven Stole the Sun (Tales of the People, 4)

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Book Synopsis: In this new addition to the popular Tales of the People series, striking illustrations combine with a fascinating retelling of a traditional Tlingit tale. A long time ago, Raven was pure white, like fresh snow in winter. This was so long ago that the only light came from campfires, because a greedy chief kept the stars, moon, and sun locked up in elaborately carved boxes. Determined to free them, the shape-shifting Raven resourcefully transformed himself into the chief's baby grandson and cleverly tricked him into opening the boxes and releasing the starlight and moonlight. Though tired of being stuck in human form, Raven maintained his disguise until he got the chief to open the box with the sun and flood the world with daylight, at which point he gleefully transformed himself back into a raven. When the furious chief locked him in the house, Raven was forced to escape through the small smokehole at the top – and that's why ravens are now black as smoke instead of white as snow. This engaging Tlingit story is brought to life in painterly illustrations that convey a sense of the traditional life of the Northwest Coast peoples. About the Tales of the People series: Created with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Tales of the People is a series of children's books celebrating Native American culture with illustrations and stories by Indian artists and writers. In addition to the tales themselves, each book also offers four pages filled with information and photographs exploring various aspects of Native culture, including a glossary of words in different Indian languages.

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Experience the magic and wonder of traditional Tlingit storytelling with "How Raven Stole the Sun (Tales of the People, 4)"! This captivating addition to the popular Tales of the People series brings to life a fascinating retelling of a Tlingit tale that will captivate readers of all ages.

Transport yourself to a time when Raven, once pure white like fresh winter snow, embarked on a courageous mission to free the stars, moon, and sun from a greedy chief's grasp. Through resourcefulness and cleverness, Raven transformed himself into the chief's baby grandson to outwit him and release the starlight and moonlight from their elaborately carved boxes. But it was the box containing the sun that proved to be the ultimate challenge for Raven, and when he successfully flooded the world with daylight, he couldn't resist turning himself back into a raven again. Discover the intriguing tale behind why ravens are now black as smoke instead of white as snow.

Featuring striking illustrations that beautifully depict the traditional life of the Northwest Coast peoples, this book is a visual feast for the eyes. Each page is brought to life with painterly artistry, immersing readers in a world filled with rich cultural heritage.

When you purchase "How Raven Stole the Sun (Tales of the People, 4)," you're not only opening the door to a captivating story, but you're also supporting Native American culture. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), this book is part of the Tales of the People series, which celebrates and preserves Native American traditions. With illustrations and stories by talented Indian artists and writers, this series offers an authentic and educational experience.

Don't miss out on this enchanting journey into Native American folklore! Expand your knowledge of Native culture with the additional four pages filled with information and stunning photographs. Immerse yourself in the world of the Tlingit people and gain a newfound appreciation for their language and customs.

Embrace the power of storytelling and embark on an adventure with Raven. Order "How Raven Stole the Sun (Tales of the People, 4)" today and unlock the beauty and wisdom of indigenous traditions.

Order now and discover the captivating world of Tlingit storytelling!

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