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This is Charles Lelands' able retelling of the Algonquin mythology, particularly tales of the culture hero, Glooskap. --J.B. Hare ... Read more

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the man who would become the thirty-second president of the United States, joyfuly spent his boyhood summers on Campobello Island. IThere that he met Tomah Joseph, a Passamaquoddy elder and former chief who made his living as a guide, birchbark canoe builder, and basketmaker. Authors Soctomah and Flahive imagine the relationship that developed between these two as Tomah Joseph taught young Franklin how to canoe and shared some of the stories and culture of his people. A beautifully decorated birchbark canoe that he made for Franklin remains at Campobello Island, a tangible reminder of this special friendship. ... Read more

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A fine educational resource and a beautiful gift for any student of Native American cultures
"Remember Me: Tomah Joseph's Gift To Franklin Roosevelt" is a beautiful thumbnail biography of Passamaquoddy chief Tomah Joseph (1837-1914) focused on his relationship with Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whom he taught many things from how to paddle a canoe to how to listen to the sounds of nature and discover the message of a spirit helper. Tomah Joseph spent summers on Campobello Island near where young Franklin and his family had their vacation cottage. The friendship that unfolded between the Passamaquoddy chief and guide and the boy who would be president of the United States was very special. Tomah Joseph taught young Roosevelt many things about Passamaquoddy history, lore, arts, and culture. A beautiful birchbark canoe that he made especially for Franklin is still on display at the Visitor Center at Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Because Tomah Joseph's spirit helper was the owl, ko-ko-gus, he carefully inscribed one on the side of the canoe. Tomah Joseph was known for his fine artistic work with birchbark, and he often inscribed the words Mikwid hamin (always remember me) on the etched scenes of his birchbark artworks. "Remember Me" is a stunning book with lovely illustrations of beautiful scenes where Tomah Joseph and Franklin Roosevelt walked and canoed. Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, "Remember Me" is a fine educational resource and a beautiful gift for any student of Native American cultures, especially suitable for grades 3-6.

Children at Heart and History Lovers will Treasure this Story
I am surprised to see the age designation for "Remember Me" listed as from 4 to 8 years of age. In fact, I recommend this lovely book for everyone who appreciates extraordinary illustrations with a nature theme, plus likes to read US Presidential history, regardless of age. This story is long overdue in America's lexicon of Presidential story telling. Young Franklin's relationship with Passamoquoddy chief Tomah Joseph is as memorable as the story of Abraham Lincoln walking miles to give the correct change to a store customer he assisted. Of course, we know Tomah Joseph really knew young Roosevelt, because photographs exist to prove it. We aren't completely sure if Honest Abe walked miles to return a cent change - even though, his image is on the US penny currency as a result. I sincerely hope "Remember Me" will become a history classic because the artistic quality of the book published by Tilbury Press, the illustrations by Mary Beth Owens and the oral tradition preserved by the Passamaquoddy historian Donald Soctomah, creates an artistic teaching opportunity about intercultural friendship. ... Read more

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Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to the deep woods for the winter, traveling on a big bobsled pulled by big horses. When Zoo Sap falls off of the sled unnoticed, the forest animals hear his cries and come to shelter him—everyone from the tiny mouse to the giant moose to the great bald eagle—keeping him warm and safe until his father comes back to find him.

Allen Sockabasin is a Passamaquoddy who devotes much of his time to teaching and preserving the Passamaquoddy language. A master musician, he has written, performed, and recorded Passamaquoddy stories and songs. He has been a tribal governor, a member of the tribal council, and director of child welfare for his tribe, and a health educator. He is the father of five grown children and a young son named Zoo Sap.

Rebekah Raye is an artist beloved for her bird and animal paintings and sculpture, derived from her affinity with the natural world around her at her studio in East Blue Hill, Maine. She has been interested in animals and art since she was a child in Eastern Tennessee, and now in addition to creating her own works of art, teaches workshops for children and adults. ... Read more

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"Thanks to the Animals" by Allen Sockabasin
I bought the book thinking I might give it to my two and a half year old granddaughter, but I like it so much I'm thinking I'm going to have to buy a second copy!It's a great tale well told, with easy language and great pictures for very young children to enjoy.

A Truly Wonderful Book
Not long ago, Allen Sockabasin came to our school and spent the day with the children.He read the book in Passamaquoddy and English and shared stories of his life and culture with the children.He is a wonderful speaker and a great soul.Every child, from Kindergarten to Grade 8, was enthralled with Allen and with the book.What a truly beautiful story.I highly recommend this book to young and old alike.If you have the opportunity to have Allen visit, jump on it.It was a wonderful experience and most definitely buy this book.

Melissa Tenney
Columbia Falls Elementary School
Columbia Falls, Maine

Traditional Indian Story to Intrigue Your Child
The story involves an infant falling off a sled as his Indian family migrates for the winter. Left behind, the boy is kept warm by the animals who come out of the forest one by one.
The author is quoted in the Maine Sunday Telegram, "I have a great interest in our language and in passing down the stories of our people." He learned the story from his mother. In the back of the book, all 23 of the animals are named in Passamaquoddy. ... Read more