Learning to Carve Argillite (Sk'ad'a Stories Series)

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Synopsis
Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship.Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy on Haida Gwaii practises to become a skillful carver. As he carefully works on a new piece, he remembers a trip to Slatechuck Mountain to gather the argillite, as well as his father&’s words about the importance of looking back to help us find our way.Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogy, this book brings the Sk'ad'a Principles to life through the art of Janine Gibbons.
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781553799856
Related ISBNs:
9781553799863, 9781553799849
Publisher:
Portage & Main Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Sara Florence Davidson and Robert Davidson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Education
Grade Levels:
First grade, Second grade, Third grade
Reading Age:
6–8
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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