Echoes of the Elders
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Picture Book · Ages 5–12 · 1997

Echoes of the Elders

Written by Chief Lelooska

A tribute to the Kwakiutl tribe's art and lore.

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38 pages· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

Chief Lelooska, a masterful storyteller and artist, spent his life preserving the Northwest Indians' culture. This book and CD, completed before his passing, honor the Kwakiutl tribe's rich traditions. Discover the vibrant art and captivating stories that define a legacy, and explore how one man's dedication keeps a culture alive. What secrets and wisdom lie within these pages?

From the publisher

A celebrated painter and carver, and a storyteller without peer, Chief Lelooska dedicated most of his life to preserving the culture of the Northwest Indians. This book, and CD completed before his recent death, is his tribute to the art and lore of the Kwakiutl tribe of Vancouver Island.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1997)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
38
Reading age
5–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
October 1, 1997
First published
September 17, 1997
Publisher
DK Publishing
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780751371253

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