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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker - includes CD
Robbie Robertson
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Description for Hiawatha and the Peacemaker - includes CD
Hardback. The amazing story of Hiawatha as told by legendary musician Robbie Robertson and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon Illustrator(s): Shannon, David. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3H; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 241 x 289 x 14. Weight in Grams: 618.
Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker's message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century. This message not only succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves-a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the U.S. Constitution. Caldecott ... Read more
Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker's message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century. This message not only succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves-a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the U.S. Constitution. Caldecott ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
618g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781419712203
SKU
V9781419712203
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Ref
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About Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson was the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the legendary musical group the Band. Rolling Stone named him one of the greatest guitarists of all time. David Shannon is the beloved author and illustrator of numerous bestselling books for children, including the Caldecott Honor book No, David!
Reviews for Hiawatha and the Peacemaker - includes CD
Shannon's penetrating oil paintings expressively capture the initial tension and uncertainty with which these messengers of peace are met, and the tranquility that replaces it...a CD that includes a song written and performed by Robertson underscore the author's evident emotional connection to this story and passion for passing it on.
Publishers Weekly Expressive, handsome, and well-documented.
Kirkus Reviews STARRED ... Read more
Publishers Weekly Expressive, handsome, and well-documented.
Kirkus Reviews STARRED ... Read more