The Woman Who Married A Bear
(Hardback, 2nd ed.)
Publishing Details
The Woman Who Married A Bear
By (Author) Elizabeth James
Simply Read Books
Simply Read Books
1st August 2015
2nd ed.
Canada
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 241mm, Height 279mm
Description
This tale of the woman who is forced to marry a bear after mocking the species will strike UK readers as both familiar and unfamiliar. The specifics of the tale are new and unusual, but the theme of fairness and retribution-for-actions is firmly in the tradition of the best-known folk tales such in England, such as Hansel and Gretel, and indeed, all of the works of The Brothers Grimm . Beautifully rendered watercolour pictures will inspire a sense of wonder at nature in children, as the misty seashores of the Pacific NorthWest are revealed in all of their wonder.
Reviews
A Teaching and Learning for Peace Foundation Recommended Book!
Years Best Picture Book, 2008, Resource Links
"The serene, panoramic color illustrations reflect the majesty of nature and wild things in this enduring folktale, and an afterword mentions different variations of the legend told among Native American tribes. The Woman Who Married a Bear is truly a classic story in the most profound sense of the word."
- Midwest Book Review
"A memorable examination of the interdependence between humans and their environment. Atanas's illustrations are strongest when the raw Pacific landscape spreads across the page, celebrating sky, land and sea."
- Kirkus Reviews
"The exquisite art by Atanas Matsoureff enriches the narrative by providing a strong visual tone to the story.... This book would be suitable for Social Studies topics or Language Arts curriculum on folk tales. This folk tale is common to several western First Nations cultures. This book could be used in conjunction with other retellings to give students a better concept of variants or the oral tradition common to these cultures. It would also provide a point for discussion of the connection between these cultures and the natural world. This book would be suitable for both school and public libraries. Excellent."
- Resource Links
Author Bio
Elizabeth James lives in Vancouver, BC.
Atanas Matsoureff was born in Bansko, Bulgaria. His watercolor paintings are prized for their beauty and sensitivity to the natural world. His previous picture book, The Lost Island, was published by Simply Read Books in 2010.
