| Nanabush and Rabbit: An Ojibway Legend was adapted for ESL kindergarten level students as part of the Circle Program, an integrated ESL language arts program for Native children in Northern Ontario. The illustrations by Tim Restoule complement the simple text that tells the story about Nanabush, the trickster. In this story Nanabush convinces all the animals that he has a new song to teach them. But in order to learn the song all the animals must sit with their backs to Nanabush. While Nanabush is singing, Owl peeks and sees what Nanabush is really doing. Owl's warning cause all the animals to flee. Rabbit is still caught in Nanabush's grip. In all the excitement, Nanabush pulls on Rabbit's ears and feet. The result is a new shape for Rabbit. Both his ears and feet are long. This story should appeal to children in day care and kindergarten settings. OUT OF PRINT |
