The moon speaks Cree : a winter adventure

Loyie, Oskiniko Larry 1933- (author.). Brissenden, Constance, 1947- (author.). Cohen, Bill, 1963- (illustrator.).

Summary: Award-winning Aboriginal author Larry Loyie shares his memorable childhood story, The Moon Speaks Cree, A Winter Adventure. Winter is an exciting season for Lawrence, an Aboriginal boy learning the traditional way of his people. The family's four dogs bark, howl, eager to pull Papa's toboggan. But what will Lawrence use for sliding down Rabbit Hill? Grandma tells him to "make do with what you have" an d he does just that, inventing an amazing sliding machine to share with his sisters. Dire consequences result when brother Robert teases the dogs, teaching Lawrence respect for their way of life. His adventures bring him closer to his family, especially his Grandfather and a secret sorrow. Larry Loyie captures the warmth of a cold winter in The Moon Speaks Cree. Recommended for chapter book study.

Record details

ISBN: 1926886186
ISBN: 9781926886183 (paperback)
Physical Description: 63 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Publisher: Penticton, B.C. : Theytus Books, 2012
Copyright: [no copyright date given]

Content descriptions

General Note:	New August 2014. Supporting education program. Includes talking points and glossary.
Formatted Contents Note:	The old trunk -- Toboggan day -- Saying goodbye -- The Whitford sled -- The amazing slider -- A visit from Jack Frost -- Christmas bells and snowshoes -- Don't tease sport -- Natural medicine -- The moon speaks Cree -- Epilogue -- Talking points for classrooms -- Glossary -- Additional artwork -- Biographies.