The Man of the Moon by Gunvor Bjerre

The Man of the Moon by Gunvor Bjerre

Talking animals, flying shamans, orphans so poor they have to walk barefoot through the snow, and men so strong they can carry a whale all on their own: you'll meet all of them and more in these old Greenlandic myths and legends.

"A compendium of Greenland’s Inuit culture places readers in a realm of icy waters and shape-shifting animals"—Wall Street Journal

"Hunting, killing, and skinning animals is a prominent feature (with moments such as harp seals having their heads smashed together), but the brutality is balanced by humor (if earthy; lots of pee and poo) and compelling action...Copious watercolor illustrations by Greenlandic artist Jacobsen are often comical, always loose and lively, in warm blues and browns, with a full-page illustration for each story and occasional small, labeled pictures of animals and objects."—The Horn Book Magazine

"The Man of the Moon delighted our reviewers with its mix of darkness and humor, necessary surely for the cultures that have thrived in such inhospitable landscapes. The watercolor illustrations with a color palette to match the icy blues, grays, and browns of Greenland drew us further into the world of the stories."—American Folklore Society

Gunvor Bjerre is a journalist and librarian. She has travelled much of the world, but Greenland holds a special place in her heart. Gunvor has worked with children her whole life, primarily with Danmarks Radio’s children’s programming, but she has also written books and songs for children. She is passionate about sharing old Greenlandic Inuit myths and legends, which are a part of the country’s cultural heritage. Miki Jacobsen is one of Greenland’s best-known and most highly regarded artists. In his career, he has worked with many different artistic media, and the close relationship between Greenlandic culture and nature is a recurrent theme in his work. There is strength and vigour in his watercolours that add an extra dimension to these old tales.

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ISBN 13	9781772272956
ISBN 10	1772272957
Title	The Man of the Moon
Author	Gunvor Bjerre
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Inhabit Media Inc
Year published	2021-07-06
Number of pages	202
Prizes	Winner of Aesop Accolade 2022
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.