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The Grizzly Mother

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Authors:
● Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Gitxsan (Gitksan);)
Artists:
● Natasha Donovan (Indigenous Canadian; Métis;)
Language:
English
Format: Hardcover
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Gitxsan (Gitksan);
Status: Available
Grade Levels: 4; 5; 6; 7;
Other Categories: Kids Book | Kids Books | Award-Winning | Canadian Indigenous Resource Lists | Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools K-7 2019-2020 | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | First Nations | Gitxsan (Gitksan) | Literacy | English Language Arts | Non-Fiction | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | First Nations | Nature | Environment | Environmental Awareness | Plants and Animals | Canadian Wildlife | Science and Technology | Environment | Plants and Animals | Ecosystem | Life Cycles | Series | Mothers of Xsan | Social Studies | First Nations
ISBN/Barcode: 9781553797760
Year Published: 2019

Synopsis:

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An engaging look at how the animals, people, and seasons within an ecosystem are intertwined.

To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need in order to survive on their own.

The Mothers of Xsan series uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.

Awards

  • Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award
  • 2020 Manuela Dias Design and Illustration Awards, Children's Illustration winner 

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 - 12.

This is the second book in the Mother of Xsan series, which uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life. 

 
Recommended in the "Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2019-2020" resource list as being useful for students in grades 2-5 in these subject areas: English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies.

Additional Information
32 pages | 6.50" x 10.00"

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