Overview
There he met Tomah Joseph, a Passamaquoddy elder and former chief who made his living as a guide, birchbark canoe builder, and basket maker. The beautifully decorated birchbark canoe that Tomah Joseph made for Franklin remains at Campobello, a tangible reminder of this special friendship. Builds appreciation for history and Native American culture Includes additional biographical material about Tomah Joseph and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Fountas & Pinnell Level T
Full Product Details
Author: Donald Soctomah ,
Jean Flahive ,
Mary Beth Owens ,
Mary Beth Owens
Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.
Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 2.30cm
, Height: 0.10cm
, Length: 2.60cm
Weight: 0.085kg
ISBN: 9780884484608
ISBN 10: 0884484602
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 10 July 2015
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
A stunning book with lovely illustrations. Written by a Passamaquoddy, this story is a wonderful addition to the growing volume of children's literature that respectfully and accurately presents Native people to a wider audience.--Joan Lester, author of History on Birchbark: The Art of Tomah Joseph, Passamaquoddy Friendship, respect, and learning are the themes of this marvelous children's book by Mainers Donald Soctomah and Jean Flahive . . . Together they tell a wonderful story of human kindness.
A stunning book with lovely illustrations.--The Midwest Book Review Friendship, respect, and learning are the themes of this marvelous children's book by Mainers Donald Soctomah and Jean Flahive . . . Together they tell a wonderful story of human kindness.--Kennebec Journal Written by a Passamaquoddy, this story is a wonderful addition to the growing volume of children's literature that respectfully and accurately presents Native people to a wider audience.--Joan Lester, author of History on Birchbark: The Art of Tomah Joseph, Passamaquoddy
Friendship, respect, and learning are the themes of this marvelous children s book by Mainers Donald Soctomah and Jean Flahive . . . Together they tell a wonderful story of human kindness.
Author Information
Donald Soctomah is a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, serves as his tribe's representative in the Maine State Legislature, and is the tribal historic preservation officer. He has written seven books about Passamaquoddy history and culture. Donald lives with his family in Indian Township. Jean Flahive has worked as a consultant for the Passamaquoddy Tribe, rural communities, and nonprofit organizations throughout Maine. She lives in Falmouth, Maine. MARY BETH OWENS (Newcastle, ME) is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books, among them Panda Whispers, Caribou Alphabet, Counting Cranes, and Be Blest: A Celebration of Seasons. She incorporates her passion for the natural world with her enthusiasm for children's books and teaching art. Research trips have taken her to study caribou in northern Maine, whooping cranes in New Mexico and Texas, sea turtles in Antigua, and marsupials in Australia.
