Deidra's review
Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest by Gerald McDermott
Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott. Published by Voyager Books, copyright 2001.
Grade level: 1st and up
In order to protect his people from the cold, Raven decided to fly to the house of te Sky Chief in search of light.
I had mixed feelings about this book. I just thought the idea of Raven turning into a pine needle, being drank by the princess, and then turning into her son might scare children. However, I did like the premise of retelling Native American folktales.
Possible themes or units: Native American culture
Grade level: 1st and up
In order to protect his people from the cold, Raven decided to fly to the house of te Sky Chief in search of light.
I had mixed feelings about this book. I just thought the idea of Raven turning into a pine needle, being drank by the princess, and then turning into her son might scare children. However, I did like the premise of retelling Native American folktales.
Possible themes or units: Native American culture
