Eva Swift
Eva Swift is from Ditidaht First Nation, a community located on Nitinaht lake, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As an artist, she has worked with different styles and media. She enjoys all types and forms of art. She also has a passion for writing and telling stories. Her inspiration comes from a love of nature, animals, and landscapes, as well as her personal experience. Mama Sasquatch is her first book and was inspired from her personal experience of seeing a Sasquatch.
Kids Books (2)
Mama Sasquatch
$18.95
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka); Ditidaht First Nation;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781738736744
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
When searching for berry bushes, Nala becomes lost, alone in the forest! Fortunately, Mama Sasquatch hears her cries and keeps her safe through the night. The following day, Nala learns how Mama and Baby Sasquatch live in the forest away from people, and why.
Both a charming and soothing story for young children, Mama Sasquatch provides mesmerizing painted illustrations from Ditidaht First Nation artist and author Eva Swift.
Educator Information
Recommended for grades K-3.
Mama Sasquatch was inspired by the author/illustrator's personal experience of seeing a Sasquatch.
This book is available in French: Mama Sasquatch (French).
Additional Information
48 pages | 7.00" x 10.00" | Paperback
Mama Sasquatch (French)
$18.95
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka); Ditidaht First Nation;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781068868610
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
A la recherche de buissons de baies, Nala se perd, seule dans la forêt ! Heureusement, Mama Sasquatch entend ses cris et veille sur elle toute la nuit. Le lendemain, Nala apprend comment et pourquoi Mama et Bébé Sasquatch vivent dans la forêt, loin des gens.
Une histoire à la fois charmante et apaisante pour les jeunes enfants, Mama Sasquatch présente des illustrations peintes envoutantes de l?artiste et autrice Eva Swift, de la nation Ditidaht.
Educator Information
Recommended for Grades 3 and under.
This book is available in English: Mama Sasquatch.
Additional Information
7.00" x 10.00" | Paperback
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