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The Dancing Trees

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In this book, author Masiana Kelly draws on the beauty of the Northwest Territories and the wisdom of Elders to illustrate the importance of treating the land around us with respect.
  • 02 November 2021
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Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is. Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell—if he can find his way home…
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Price: $17.95
Pages: 32
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Imprint: Inhabit Media
Publication Date: 02 November 2021
Trim Size: 9.50 X 8.00 in
ISBN: 9781772273694
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Recycling & Green Living, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
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“. . . the fable accomplishes its educative goal while entertaining readers with memorable characters and suspense.”

Masiana Kelly is Inuit and Dene from Kugluktuk, Nunavut, and Fort Simpson, NWT. Masiana is her Inuinnaqtun name. She was named after an Elder from Kugluktuk, where she currently lives with her husband and two sons. Masiana has been an educator for over 10 years and has always loved literacy and the art of storytelling, which she studied at the University of Alberta. She has always wanted to write children's stories to share the legends, traditions, and culture that she grew up with.

Michelle Simpson is a professional illustrator & designer based out of the Niagara Region. Michelle graduated with a BAA in Illustration from Sheridan College and now works as a full-time freelance illustrator. She has worked as a concept artist at KeyFrame Animation for kids cartoons such as Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate (season 2) and Tee and Mo (season 1).