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The Wild Beast
by Eric Walters
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Sep 25 2018
| Archive Date
Jun 11 2018
Description
Inspired by a story told to the author while on safari in 2015, The Wild Beast describes the creation of one of Africa's most unusual animals, the wildebeest. According to oral tradition, the Creator built this unique beast out of leftover parts from other magnificent animals found on the continent. Horns from buffalos and stripes meant for zebras. Tails from giraffes and bumps meant for camels. This creative retelling will introduce little ones to a story rich in both imagery and in lesson: Take what you need to live. Take no more. Waste nothing.
Inspired by a story told to the author while on safari in 2015, The Wild Beast describes the creation of one of Africa's most unusual animals, the wildebeest. According to oral tradition, the Creator...
Description
Inspired by a story told to the author while on safari in 2015, The Wild Beast describes the creation of one of Africa's most unusual animals, the wildebeest. According to oral tradition, the Creator built this unique beast out of leftover parts from other magnificent animals found on the continent. Horns from buffalos and stripes meant for zebras. Tails from giraffes and bumps meant for camels. This creative retelling will introduce little ones to a story rich in both imagery and in lesson: Take what you need to live. Take no more. Waste nothing.
A Note From the Publisher
Eric Walters, Member of the Order of Canada, has been traveling to Kenya for over a decade. There he cofounded a children’s program called Creation of Hope, which supports orphaned children in the Mbooni district. He enjoys spending time each year working with these children, playing their games, telling them stories and listening to theirs, and running the organization. For the rest of the year Eric lives in Guelph, Ontario.
Sue Todd is an award-winning illustrator living in Toronto, Ontario. To bring this menagerie to life, she carved out thick pieces of linoleum, rolled them with vibrant inks and pressed them onto paper. Todd is renowned for her art created with this ancient printmaking technique.
Eric Walters, Member of the Order of Canada, has been traveling to Kenya for over a decade. There he cofounded a children’s program called Creation of Hope, which supports orphaned children in the...
A Note From the Publisher
Eric Walters, Member of the Order of Canada, has been traveling to Kenya for over a decade. There he cofounded a children’s program called Creation of Hope, which supports orphaned children in the Mbooni district. He enjoys spending time each year working with these children, playing their games, telling them stories and listening to theirs, and running the organization. For the rest of the year Eric lives in Guelph, Ontario.
Sue Todd is an award-winning illustrator living in Toronto, Ontario. To bring this menagerie to life, she carved out thick pieces of linoleum, rolled them with vibrant inks and pressed them onto paper. Todd is renowned for her art created with this ancient printmaking technique.
Advance Praise
"An elegant African bestiary, from the familiar to the exotic. This
eye-catching compendium of African fauna should delight young readers
and instill an awareness of Earth's diversity of habitat and species."—Kirkus Reviews for An African Alphabet
"Stunning, animated linoleum images featuring heavy black lines, vibrant
colors, and a range of familiar and not-so-familiar critters make this
ABC book one that children will request again and again."—School Library Journal for An African Alphabet
"An elegant African bestiary, from the familiar to the exotic. This eye-catching compendium of African fauna should delight young readers and instill an awareness of Earth's diversity of habitat...
Advance Praise
"An elegant African bestiary, from the familiar to the exotic. This
eye-catching compendium of African fauna should delight young readers
and instill an awareness of Earth's diversity of habitat and species."—Kirkus Reviews for An African Alphabet
"Stunning, animated linoleum images featuring heavy black lines, vibrant
colors, and a range of familiar and not-so-familiar critters make this
ABC book one that children will request again and again."—School Library Journal for An African Alphabet
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781459815896 |
| PRICE |
CA$19.95 (CAD)
|
| PAGES |
32
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781459815896 |
| PRICE |
CA$19.95 (CAD)
|
| PAGES |
32
|
Average rating from 16 members
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