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Thanks to the Animals

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The story involves an infant falling off a sled as his Indian family migrates for the winter. Left behind, the boy is kept warm by the animals who come out of the forest one by one.
The author is quoted in the Maine Sunday Telegram, "I have a great interest in our language and in passing down the stories of our people." He learned the story from his mother. In the back of the book, all 23 of the animals are named in Passamaquoddy.

Not long ago, Allen Sockabasin came to our school and spent the day with the children. He read the book in Passamaquoddy and English and shared stories of his life and culture with the children. He is a wonderful speaker and a great soul. Every child, from Kindergarten to Grade 8, was enthralled with Allen and with the book. What a truly beautiful story. I highly recommend this book to young and old alike. If you have the opportunity to have Allen visit, jump on it. It was a wonderful experience and most definitely buy this book.

Melissa Tenney
Columbia Falls Elementary School
Columbia Falls, Maine

My headstart friends love this book and it's wonderful illustrations by maine artist Rebekah Raye. Lends itself to acting out the story with dolls and stuffed animals as it is told. It's a magical tale of all the animals in the forest cooperating with each other to safe guard the little lost baby. Children readily accept and understand that and take in their stride the father's conversation with the animals as he expresses his thanks to each and every one. Also, an engaging way to introduce children to the history and values of native american peoples. Buy one for your local headstart and for your local children's librray as well as for all the little one's in your life.

I bought the book thinking I might give it to my two and a half year old granddaughter, but I like it so much I'm thinking I'm going to have to buy a second copy! It's a great tale well told, with easy language and great pictures for very young children to enjoy.