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Crow and Weasel

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I have given more copies of Crow and Weasel away than any other book in recent years. It is the most beautiful portrait of male friendship available in any genre for children or adults. I most often give copies to young men facing some important transition in their own lives...graduation from high school or college when they too will be asked to go beyond what is familiar, and in doing so, will learn more about themselves. This is a story to share with those you love again and again. As Lopez says, "If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed..." This is just such a story.

...and a crow, and many other insightful characters within "Crow and Weasel" have stayed with me since I first read it almost 10 years ago. The story itself is vibrant, almost to the point of actual narrative. Beautiful landscapes and dialogue throughout lend themselves to the imagination; I feel very much a part of what I'm reading-a true escape. And I like that it teaches me by surprise. Everytime I finish this book, I find that my joy in diversity, my desire to be kind, and my reverence for the natural world have grown. Tom Pohrt's illustrations are each works of art, and complement the story perfectly. I wish they were available as prints. Share this book with the young, and then go share it with everybody else.

This is a good book that can be read to or by children ages 7-15. This book could be read in 2-3 hours and has natural breaks that allows you to return to the book a number of different times. The story is interesting and keeps the listeners or readers attention. I teach special education for behavior disorder students and this book is useful in teaching a variety of different social skills. I also have to sons that have enjoyed the story line and the messages that the story contains. The illustrations are colorful and add life to the books content. I highly recommend this book for any youth library.

This is a good book that can be read to or by children ages 7-15. This book could be read in 2-3 hours and has natural breaks that allows you to return to the book a number of different times. The story is interesting and keeps the listeners or readers attention. I teach special education for behavior disorder students and this book is useful in teaching a variety of different social skills. I also have to sons that have enjoyed the story line and the messages that the story contains. The illustrations are colorful and add life to the books content. I highly recommend this book for any youth library.

This is a wonderful story of the animals Crow and Weasel as Plains Indians, on a journey of self-discovery. Through it they learn more about each other, their lives, the world, survival, reliance, and other cultures. They meet other characters and mature during their journey. It's a great story and very well-illustrated.

I read this to my kids, aged 6 and 8. It took us some time, reading slowly over the nights. I will say that the language at times was a little too mature and/or slow and complex for them, but that didn't hamper the story at all. I would recommend ages eight and above. Very well done.

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"The stories people tell have a way of taking care of them. If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive. That is why we put these stories in each other's memory. This is how people care for themselves."

We have loved this book for years; it is a great tale of friendship and perseverance. Recently. our seven-year-old young reader rediscovered it, and he now loves it, too. So, I wondered if it was still in print, and discovered that it is. I urge any reader who is interested in mythic tales that teach basic life lessons to add this book to your library. And I urge any parent who is looking for a quality story, and something different, to get this book for your young reader. You will not regret it!

You could buy this for the art alone and not be disappointed. The paintings are absolutely masterful, and they mesh perfectly with the beautiful story. One of the very BEST.