When Beaver Was Very Great: Stories to Live by
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About this book
It happened in the long ago. . . . So begin many folk tales in this wonderful collection of traditional legends and recent writings by Ojibwe elder storyteller Anne Dunn. The short pieces range from folk tales of Native American origin myths (the antics of Beaver Rabbit Otter Bear and others) to nature writing and contemporary stories of peace justice and environmental concern. Brimming with insight vibrant with strength and beauty these indeed are stories to live by for all ages. Divided into the four seasons of the year and set in the mostly in the Minnesota northwoods near Lake Superior many of the stories are perfect to be read aloud to children. Anne M. Dunn is an Ojibwe storyteller from the Leech Lake area of Minnesota.
