Stories From Native North America by Saviour Pirotta
Storyteller based at the Ute Mountain Tribe reservation and immersed in Native American society. Artist a member of the Dine people, working in the artistic tradition of Native North America. Combines ghost stories, creation myths, hero stories, traditional tals and tales in a modern setting.
This series provides a good introduction to the wealth of stories to be found around the world, and would make a good addition to a primary school library* Armadillo, Autumn 00 *
Desirable and collectable [...] What makes them work is their integrity and synergy as a series. [...] These stories cannot fail to stimulate your child's imagination and sense of wonder. * Children's books in Ireland, Dec 00 *
A delightful collection [...] The illustrations are beautifully researched and executed, with many details. [...] This book would be an excellent addition to the myths and legends section of a children's library. * The School Librarian, Winter 00 *
The selection of stories is interesting, and these books would be of great value in class. * Books in schools 2000, Issue 82 *
Desirable and collectable [...] What makes them work is their integrity and synergy as a series. [...] These stories cannot fail to stimulate your child's imagination and sense of wonder. * Children's books in Ireland, Dec 00 *
A delightful collection [...] The illustrations are beautifully researched and executed, with many details. [...] This book would be an excellent addition to the myths and legends section of a children's library. * The School Librarian, Winter 00 *
The selection of stories is interesting, and these books would be of great value in class. * Books in schools 2000, Issue 82 *
Saviour Pirotta has written over 100 children's books, ranging from picture books to novels. He has been fascinated by traditional tales since he was a child, and before becoming a full-time writer he worked as a storyteller for the Commonwealth Institute in London. His titles include The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths and The Orchard Book of Grimm's Fairy Tales. He lives in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. Jerry Cohoe is a member of the Dine people. He is a part-time artist who also holds down a day job and teaches Navajo at night school. This is his first full book, although his work has been exhibited and published regularly in the USA.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750224338 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750224339 |
| Title | Stories From Native North America |
| Author | Saviour Pirotta |
| Series | Multicultural Stories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2000-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |