Gift of the salmon /
Helin, Bill,
Gift of the salmon / Tlingit stories written and illustrated by Bill Helin. - 16 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Strong stories - Tlingit series . - Strong stories. Tlingit series. .
The traditional territory of the Tlingit nation includes Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska. "Our Strong Stories focus on three 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."--Publisher's website.
"As Raven flew over the forest, some of the salmonberries that he was carrying in his beak fell into the river. The berries washed out into the ocean where,
“They grew and they grew until each sprouted a tail. Then two eyes and a mouth, both male and female.”
Bill Helin’s lyrical text and engaging illustrations will delight readers of all ages with this story about the origin of the salmon and its food chain and life cycle." --[back cover]
Primary grades.
9781771741088
Tlingit--Children's literature
Salmon--Children's literature
Readers (Primary)
372.4
Gift of the salmon / Tlingit stories written and illustrated by Bill Helin. - 16 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Strong stories - Tlingit series . - Strong stories. Tlingit series. .
The traditional territory of the Tlingit nation includes Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska. "Our Strong Stories focus on three 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."--Publisher's website.
"As Raven flew over the forest, some of the salmonberries that he was carrying in his beak fell into the river. The berries washed out into the ocean where,
“They grew and they grew until each sprouted a tail. Then two eyes and a mouth, both male and female.”
Bill Helin’s lyrical text and engaging illustrations will delight readers of all ages with this story about the origin of the salmon and its food chain and life cycle." --[back cover]
Primary grades.
9781771741088
Tlingit--Children's literature
Salmon--Children's literature
Readers (Primary)
372.4