Robert Madahbee

Robert Madahbee lives in the Ojibwe community of Aundeck Omni Kaning on Manitoulin Island. Robert is a well-known artist and carver. Robert often draws in pencil and ink.

Robert is an avid fisherman and enjoys spending time in the woods, and on or near the water. "Sitting quietly and listening to nature is a great way to learn. Nature can teach you just about all you need to know if you are prepared to take the time to learn how to listen."

Robert is accomplished at bird calls and has a wide variety of calls he learned from listening. "Some of the best conversations I have had are with the creatures great and small that live all around me." 

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Aundeck The Crow
$18.95
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Format: Paperback
Grade Levels: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781926852355

Synopsis:

Aundeck The Crow is a beautiful Ojibwe Story about learning to listen and have empathy to those around you in order to find your purpose in life. The story is illustrated and told by Robert Madahbee who is from Aundeck Omni Kaning on Manitoulin Island. There is a free download of the audio narration for this story. The story is narrated in English by Robert. The Ojibwe language is spoken by Georgina Nahwegahbo.

This book has both Ojibwe and English text.

Educator Information
The publisher of this picture book recommends it for all ages.

Includes a "Thoughts for Inquisitive Minds" page at the end of the book that asks questions of readers that relate back to teachings of the story.

Additional Information
22 Pages | pencil and ink illustrations (black and white)

 

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