Hiawatha and the Peacemaker - Couverture rigide

Robertson, Robbie

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1419712209 ISBN 13 : 9781419712203

Editeur : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015

Synopsis

Includes a song from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Robbie Robertson (The Band)!
STARRED REVIEW *“A much-needed, authentic Native American voice to children’s literature.” —Booklist
STARRED REVIEW *“A beautifully retold version of this tale.” —School Library Journal
 
Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, music legend Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with parents and children in a beautifully illustrated picture book retelling the story.
 
The five Haudenosaunee (now more commonly referred to as the Iroquois) Nations are constantly warring with one another, fueled by the evil Chief Tadodaho. The Mohawk warrior Hiawatha, too, is consumed by grief and anger, but a Peacemaker appears and enlists him to assist in joining the tribes together under the Great Law. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate warrior and so was chosen to bring this new message of unity to the warring nations during the 14th century before Europeans arrived in North America. After traveling with the Peacemaker to the different tribes hoping for peace, Hiawatha finds forgiveness within himself.
 
This message not only succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves—a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the US Constitution.
 
Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon brings the journey of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker to life with beautiful full-color oil paintings. Together, Robertson and Shannon have crafted a new children’s classic that will both educate and inspire readers of all ages.
 
Includes a CD featuring an original song written and performed by Robbie Robertson.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Robbie Robertson was the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the legendary musical group the Band. Rolling Stone named him one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He lives in Los Angeles.

David Shannon is the beloved author and illustrator of numerous bestselling books for children, including the Caldecott Honor book No, David! He lives in Los Angeles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419712209
• ISBN 13: 9781419712203
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Shannon David
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Allemagne