The Great Change by Carol Grigg (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Great Change by Carol Grigg, White Deer of Autumn In this Native American tale, a wise grandmother explains the meaning of death, or the Great Change, to her questioning granddaughter. While going through their daily tasks in the Native way, taking from Mother Earth only what is needed and returning what is not used so as to replenish her, nine-year-old Wanba asks, "Why do fish have to die? Why does anything have to die? Why did Grandpa have to die?" Grandmother explains that just as a caterpillar "dies" only to become a beautiful butterfly, there is no "death" in the Circle of Life-only the Great Change.This is a story of passing on tradition, culture, and wisdom to the next generation. It is a moving tale for everyone-child and adult-who wonders about what lies beyond this life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Gabriel Horn, White Deer of Autumn, is an award-winning author and educator. Carol Grigg, using earthy, desert-coloured pastels, attempts to capture a sense of unity with nature in her work. This internationally recognized painter is known for her trademark Native American horse and ride, which to her symbolizes the Mother Earth that we are all compelled to ride. Her style is inspired by her own Native American Indian heritage. Review A gentle and sensitive story about mortality and the interconnectedness of generations and of life-forms that provides a nondoctrinal, reassuring response to a childs questions about the necessity of death. Griggs watercolors are spare, with washes of brilliant color (cheering a potentially somber subject) against pure white pages. The characters are not romanticized, but the overall effect is delicate and impressionistic. ----Patricia Dooley, University of Washington, Seattle Grades 3-6 "School Library Journal"This wistful text, based on a Native American tale, ponders the meaning of life and death--reaching the sensible if daunting conclusion that one is impossible without the other....Delicate pastel watercolors capture the storys essence on gossamer wings with a pleasing combination of sophistication and childish impressibility.-- "--Publishers Weekly" Review Quote A gentle and sensitive story about mortality and the interconnectedness of generations and of life-forms that provides a nondoctrinal, reassuring response to a childs questions about the necessity of death. Griggs watercolors are spare, with washes of brilliant color (cheering a potentially somber subject) against pure white pages. The characters are not romanticized, but the overall effect is delicate and impressionistic. Details ISBN1582708924 Pages 32 Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Carol Grigg ISBN-10 1582708924 ISBN-13 9781582708928 Format Paperback Author White Deer of Autumn Place of Publication OR Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-05-12 NZ Release Date 2023-05-12 US Release Date 2023-05-12 UK Release Date 2023-05-12 Publisher Beyond Words Publishing Publication Date 2023-05-12 Imprint Beyond Words Publishing Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 4-8 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142269985;

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