December 2007

Yamozha and His Beaver Wife


By Vital Thomas
Illustrated by Archie Beaulieu

In this legend, Yamozha forgets his promise to his wife and as a result she turns into a giant beaver. He chases her all over Denedeh but is unable to catch her. This story tells of how this great medicine man shaped the land in the Dogrib region and surrounding areas into what it is today.


Awards:

New York Book Festival, 2008 - Honourable Mentions


International Board on Books for Youth, 2010 - Nominee

2010

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$25.95 CAD

$25.95 USD

Genre: Oral Tradition
Pub Date: December 2007
ISBN 978-1-894778-57-2
Size: 12 x 9.75
Page Count: 44
Binding: hardcover
Illustration Note: Stunning Full-page illustrations
Translated Note: Translated by Mary Siemens
Languages Note: English and Dogrib