Product Description

The first in Sleeping Bear Press' Legend series preserves the Ojibwe's story of Sleeping Bear and her cubs. Selected as the "State of Michigan's Official Children's Book."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #379032 in Books
• Published on: 1998-10-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 43 pages

From the Inside Flap
It is believed that the Ojibwe of Michigan were the first to tell the story of Sleeping Bear and her cubs, a legend that has since become known as "The Legend of Sleeping Bear."

The tale originated as a way to explain the sandy area that we know today as the Sleeping Bear Dune. In this story, Mother Bear and her two cubs must escape a forest fire in Wisconsin. As they struggle to make the journey across Lake Michigan, the loyalty and dedication they show for one another is powerful and heartwarming.

Customer Reviews

A must for children and adults alike
Text and illustrations combine to create a touching and heart-breaking story about that most timeless of relationships - a mother's dedication to her children. "The Legend of Sleeping Bear" should be included in every family's literature collection, for it teaches us about loyalty and commitment, life and death. I would urge caution, however, with younger readers. While beautiful and poignant, "The Legend of Sleeping Bear" may confuse or scare toddlers/pre-schoolers. This book should be used to initiate thoughtful discussions with older children.

TRUE BEAUTY IS...
...the dance of shadow and warn red light on the sand and water or Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at sunset.

Last year Sleeping Bear, through the wonder of camping, became my home away from home. It has earned a place within my heart. I long to return.

"The Legend of" books by Kathy-Jo Wargin and Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen are consistent in their excellence. The artwork and prose sings. Each volume provides a glimpse of a world that has moved on, but which still puts forth rippling echoes.

The Legend of Sleeping Bear and The Legend of Leelanau are the high points in this most meritorious series. Of the two, I prefer the one reviewed here. Its text is not quite as lengthy. Therefore, it is more likely to keep the attention of young readers/listeners.

The Legend of Sleeping Bear captures the tender majesty of the Sleeping Bear region while painting a fantastic picture of the legend surrounding its origin. One cannot help being moved by this story of love.

Governor Granholm gave out copies of it at her inauguration.

I give this book a very high recommendation. If you can, visit the region. It is a truly beautiful place.

AWESOME!
Sleeping Bear Press creates some pretty amazing picture books! Their signature picture book is The Legend Of The Sleeping Bear. Wow! What a superb book! The illustrations make this legend even more powerful. Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen's paintings are truly that - paintings. The book has the feel of an art museum...such high quality paintings of wildlife and bears and landscapes.My second graders were captivated by this picture book...it was much sought after, after I read it aloud.Buy this book!