TY - BOOK AU - Helin,Bill TI - Spirit bear T2 - Strong stories - Tlingit series SN - 9781771741095 U1 - 372.4 PY - 2016/// CY - Nanaimo, B.C. PB - Strong Nations Publishing Inc. KW - Tlingit KW - Children's literature KW - Bears KW - Spirit bears KW - BCACCS KW - Readers (Primary) N1 - 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; Primary grades N2 - "One spring day the forest animals gathered with Mother Bear to meet her two new cubs. As they emerged from the den, Raven gifted a sacred white feather (a symbol of peace and harmony) to one of them. This beautifully illustrated story of a little spirit bear is written in lyrical text and will appeal to readers of all ages." --[back cover] ER -