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Tears of Mother Bear
by Anne Margaret
Lewis |
Tears of the Bear is a first time homerun for Mackinac Island Press,
written with aplomb and beautifully illustrated. Anne Lewis has penned a
sweet story written in prose about the sleeping bear’s tears becoming
petoskey stones. Grandpa passes on the age old Ojibwe Sleeping Bear Legend,
and reveals the untold legend of the Tears of Mother Bear. He reveals the
story that the Petoskey Stone, the Michigan state stone, actually came from
Mother Bear of the Sleeping Bear legend -- they are her tears. If you loved
the Legend of the Sleeping Bear, you will love this new tale, written in
rhyme and beautifully illustrated. |
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The
Legend of the Signed 1st Edition, $35 by Kathy-jo
Wargin |
The sixth in the series of legend
books with the successful team of Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van
Frankenhuyzen -- The Legend of the Petoskey
Stone -- tells the story of the naming of this unique fossil, found
only on the shores of Lake Michigan. It captures the magic of childhood
summers Up North. |
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The Legend of Leelanau Signed 1st Edition, $35 by Kathy-jo
Wargin |
The fifth of the Sleeping Bear
Press legend series recounts through Wargin's beloved prose and Van
Frankenhuyzen's treasured illustrations a little-known legend about the
Ojibwe young maiden who wishes to remain playing among the tiny fairies of
the forest in the Spirit World even when her elders warn her against doing
so. Rather than grow up she prefers the company of fairies. |
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The
Legend of the Signed 1st Edition, $25 by Kathy-jo
Wargin |
The fourth of the Legends series
tells a suspensful tale of a young girl's run through a forest to save her
village. Delicate pink and white lady's slippers carpet the forest through
which she runs. Running Flower is an embodiment of courage and loyalty.
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The Boy
Who Ran Signed 1st Edition, $80
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A master novelist, essayist, and
poet, Harrison delights with his new genre for children. With a well
weathered style of wilderness writing, Harrison takes us on a journey of
adversity and discovery as a young boy finds all that is natural after
nearly losing his sight. Detailed illustrations by Tom Pohrt pair with
Harrison's words to bring this story alive. |
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The
Legend of Signed 1st Editions, $35 Text by
Kathy-jo Wargin |
This children's book retells the
Ojibwe legend of the Sleeping Bear, of the fateful swim from Wisconsin, of
the mother bear dunes sleeping, of the drowned cub islands in Sleeping Bear
Bay, through the rich words of the passed down tale and the brilliant colors
of the new illustrations by a renowned wildlife artist. |
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Up North in Michigan
Text by Chari
Yost Binstadt |
This photo journal captures the
magic of "up north" moments that draw all of us back time and again.
Seventeen years ago, part-time Glen Arbor resident, Chari began writing
about the joyful experiences of living in northern Michigan. Glen Arbor's
favorite, Ken Scott, has teamed up with Chari to provide images of sand
castles, snowmen and sunsets. |
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Lost in the Woods Signed Copies Available! by Carl R.
Sams II and Jean Stoick |
The forest is abuzz over a
newborn fawn. Various creatures have spotted him and all are worried that he
might be lost. Despite his assurance that he's just waiting for his mother,
the animals chime in with comments and offers of help. She returns, time
passes, and the fawn grows stronger. He sees other young animals maturing,
and at the end of the story, he is big enough to go exploring with his
mother. The images are clear and detailed, and will be sure to draw
admiration–especially the adorable close-up of the fawn that even shows his
eyelashes. |
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Stranger in the Woods Signed Copies Available! by Carl R.
Sams II and Jean Stoick |
Wild animals come to life through
this photographic story collaborated on by husband and wife team. A true
story of the wild's encounter with a strange snowman in the woods, this book
is a true delight. The recipe for snowmen at the end will bring your winter
life. |
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The
Legend of Signed First Editions Available, $35 Text by
Kathy-jo Wargin |
The legend of the creation of
Mackinac Island in northern Michigan is masterfully retold through magical
prose and vivid images. The whimsical animal characters weave their way into
your heart and impart the true spirit of friendship. This story recreates
how the love and perseverance of a few friends gave way to an enchanting
place that lives on through eternity. |
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The Legend of the Loon
Signed First
Editions Available, $25
Text by
Kathy-jo Wargin |
The loon sound is one of magical love, the echo of our dream souls, a love that will stay forever and ever. Kathy-jo's text and Nick's illustrations bring the loon legend alive to children and adults alike. |
