Allison Mitcham
Allison Mitcham taught English for many years at the Université de Moncton and has published widely in history, geography, and literature. She is the author of a number of popular books, including Taku: The Heart of North America’s Last Great Wilderness, which was awarded the BC Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing and a prize from the British Columbia Historical Federation. More recently, she has published various English translations of French children’s books, a book of short stories, and three novels. She lives in Sackville, New Brunswick.
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
One late fall day, the boy told the old people that he was going fishing. When he returned home, he said that he had caught a whale.
Un matin, juste avant l’arrivée de l’hiver, le garçon dit à ses parents qu’il part à la pêche. Peu de temps après, il revient chez lui, tout heureux d’annoncer qu’il a pêché une baleine.
Educator & Series Information
This book is delivered in a triple-language format of English, French, and Mi'kmaq.
This book is part of Collection Wabanaki.
Synopsis:
After creating the Mi’kmaqs, the great Glooscap was certain that he had established harmony on earth. But a problem remained: the beavers had built a huge dam across the Restigouche River, preventing the salmon from swimming upriver as far as the camp of the Mi’kmaqs who had come to fish there. Young Mi’kmaq men were convinced they could remedy the situation. However, completely failing to put things right, they asked the loon to call Glooscap to help them. Will the beavers once more outmaneuver Master Glooscap?
Educator Information
Delivered in a triple-language format of English, French, and Mi'kmaw.
Roy has written his version of a Mi’kmaq legend in this story, mentioning special places such as Sugarloaf Mountain.
French Text: Rejean Roy
English Text: Allison Mitcham
Kisi-Mi'kmaw wi'kek Text: Serena M. Sock
Illustrations: Rejean Roy
Additional Information
22 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
How the Petitcodiac River Became Muddy is a trilingual picture book that retells a Mi'kmaq legend.
This simple story details the Mi'kmaq explanation for an eclipse, why the lobster turns red when it is put in boiling water, and how the Petitcodiac River became muddy long ago. This legend draws on the original version by Michael Francis (1923-1995) of Elsipogtog, New Brunswick. Glooscap figures prominently in this remarkable story that is recommended for language programs.
Educator & Series Information
The French title is Comment la riviÞre Petitcodiac devint boueuse. The Mi'kmaq title is Ta'n Tel-kisi-siskuapua'qsepp Petikotiak Sipu. Allison Mitcham tells the English version. Serena Sock provides the Mi'kmaq translation, and Marguerite Maillet provides the French translation. The dynamic art illustrations are created by Raymond Martin.
This book is part of Collection Wabanaki.
Additional Information
22 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
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