The Game

von Henry Charles

40 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A beautifully illustrated reimagining of the origins of hockey from an Indigenous lens.Killer Whale and Brown Bear are arguing: Brown Bear says he can beat Killer Whale at any challenge, yet Killer Whale disagrees. When Powerful Mena overhears their bickering, he comes up with a solution: a game on the ice, played with sticks, nets, and a star for a puck. But who will win and earn the trophy?For kids aged 4-8, The Game features:- An introduction to Musqueam language and culture- Beautiful watercolor artwork from a celebrated Haida artist- Detailed backmatter and a pronunciation guideWith poetic text by gifted Indigenous storyteller Henry Charles (Ten Bears), an elder of the Musqueam First Nation, and breathtaking illustrations by Haida artist, Shoshannah Greene, The Game offers a vibrant introduction to Musqueam language and culture and inspires readers to rediscover a sport we know and love.