Mi’kmaw Animals

Alan Syliboy

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Mi’kmaw Animals

  Author:   Alan Syliboy  
  Artist :   Alan Syliboy    
  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

Alan Syliboy, author of The Thundermaker, showcases his vibrant artwork in this new baby board book. Colourful images depicting Canadian animals like moose, whales, and caribou, and more makes this vibrant book a perfect introduction to the Mi’kmaw language. With English and Mi’kmaw translations for the animal names on every page, babies will enjoy the vivid paintings while they learn new words and discover a bit of Mi’kmaw culture in a fun way.
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ISBN associated with this title: 9781771086417
Item NB1371
PublisherNimbus Publishing
PublisherNimbus Publishing
Published on June 7 2018
Language ENG
Pages 14
Format Board Book
Dimensions7(in) x 7(in)
Shipping weight208(g)
Status ACTIVE TITLE
Alan Syliboy
Artist Alan Syliboy studied privately with Shirley Bear and attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where, twenty-five years later, he was invited to sit on the Board of Governors. Alan looks to the indigenous Mi'kmaw petroglyph tradition for inspiration and develops his own artistic vocabulary out of those forms. He is also the author and illustrator of the celebrated book (and multimedia art show) The Thundermaker, which was shortlisted for First Nations Reads, and more recently the board book Mi'kmaw Animals. He lives in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Alan Syliboy
Artist Alan Syliboy studied privately with Shirley Bear and attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where twenty-five years later, he was invited to sit on the Board of Governors. Alan looks to the indigenous Mi'kmaw petroglyph tradition for inspiration and develops his own artistic vocabulary out of those forms. This is his second children's book. He lives in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Quick Quotes

"Throughout Wolverine and Little Thunder, the joy and value of friendship is skillfully embedded within an energetic tale. Young readers will benefit from the book's message while simultaneously gaining exposure to an exciting Indigenous creator." —Canadian Review of Materials (Winnipeg, MB)
  

"A creation story but, even more importantly, a story of a wonderful friendship between Little Thunder and his trickster friend, Wolverine. The luminous illustrations that draw upon the Mi'kmaw petroglyph tradition will enchant young readers." —Globe and Mail (Toronto, ON)
  

"The artwork, which was inspired by petroglyph traditions, is colourful and full of symbols and pattern. This book is recommended for those libraries that are wishing to expand on their Indigenous collections." —Resource Links (Pouch Cove, NF)
  

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