The young maiden Leelinau is forbidden from going into the Spirit Wood. But Leelinau so enjoys her time spent there with the Pukwudjinees (the tiny fairies of the forest) that she risks playing with them time and time again. The legend explores the resistance many of us harbor of entering adulthood. This is the fifth title written by Kathy-jo Wargin and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen in our Legend series which currently has 400,000 copies in print. The Legend of the Sleeping Bear, the title that began the series, is the official State of Michigan childrens's book. Leelinau was so...
The young maiden Leelinau is forbidden from going into the Spirit Wood. But Leelinau so enjoys her time spent there with the Pukwudjinees (the tiny fa...
Illustrated by Gijsbert van FrankenhuyzenThe sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book team.Author Kathy-jo Wargin has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's classics such as...
Illustrated by Gijsbert van FrankenhuyzenThe sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fo...
During the Civil War, it was not uncommon for Army units to have mascots. One of the most famous mascots was Old Abe, a remarkable eagle that became the mascot of the Eighth Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. This is his story. Full color.
During the Civil War, it was not uncommon for Army units to have mascots. One of the most famous mascots was Old Abe, a remarkable eagle that became t...
For thousands of years, Winter stayed the whole year round in "Michigane" until an old warrior and a young boy traveled through the frigid cold with nothing but warm hearts and an old pair of mittens.
For thousands of years, Winter stayed the whole year round in "Michigane" until an old warrior and a young boy traveled through the frigid cold with n...
Delving into the natural beauty of New Jersey's famous coastline, Noble has crafted a wondrous tale explaining the origin of the Cape May Diamond--fragments of quartz what have ridden the Delaware River to the Cape May's sandy shores. Full color.
Delving into the natural beauty of New Jersey's famous coastline, Noble has crafted a wondrous tale explaining the origin of the Cape May Diamond--fra...
In this retelling of an Ojibwe Indian tale, a mother bear loses sight of her two cubs as they all attempt to escape a forest fire by swimming across Lake Michigan.
In this retelling of an Ojibwe Indian tale, a mother bear loses sight of her two cubs as they all attempt to escape a forest fire by swimming across L...
