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The inquisitive raven

"Share in a raven's sense of wonder in this gorgeous picture book that brings Richard Wagamese's words to young audiences. "Reuben was an inquisitive raven. Of course, all ravens are inquisitive, but Reuben was a notch above even the most curious bird." So begins a story by beloved author Richard Wa...

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Main Author: Wagamese, Richard (Author)
Other Authors: George, Bridget, 1994-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Madeira Park, BC : D&M Kids, [2025]
Series:The Richard Wagamese storybook collection ; 2
Subjects:
Animal fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:"Share in a raven's sense of wonder in this gorgeous picture book that brings Richard Wagamese's words to young audiences. "Reuben was an inquisitive raven. Of course, all ravens are inquisitive, but Reuben was a notch above even the most curious bird." So begins a story by beloved author Richard Wagamese, about a raven that has the whole forest talking. Some think he is nosy, but really, he is in a state of utter amazement at the world. He suggests new designs for the beavers' dams, imitates the blue herons' one-legged stance as they spear minnows, and squawks in glee at the sight of the bears emerging from hibernation. When he sees an eagle soaring high in the sky, he tries to soar as high as her, in order to earn the other animals' respect--only to learn that respect is not something one earns, but something one carries. This book is yet another example from Richard Wagamese about the power of storytelling. Beautifully illustrated by original work from Anishinaabe artist Bridget George, The Inquisitive Raven is sure to be cherished by readers of all ages."--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 27 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
ISBN:9781771624497
1771624493
Author Notes:Canadian author Richard Wagamese was one of the leading indigenous writers in North America. He began his writing career in 1979, first as a journalist and then as a radio and television broadcaster. In 1991, he became the first indigenous writer to win a National Newspaper Award for column writing. His debut novel, Keeper 'n Me, won the Alberta Writers Guild's Best Novel Award in 1994. His other books included A Quality of Light, Ragged Company, One Native Life, The Next Sure Thing, Indian Horse, Him Standing, and Medicine Walk. He also published an anthology of his newspaper columns entitled The Terrible Summer, a collection of poetry entitled Runaway Dreams, and a memoir entitled For Joshua: An Ojibway Father Teaches His Son. He won the Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction in 2007 for Dream Wheels and the George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature in 2011 for his memoir One Story, One Song. He was also the 2012 recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Media and Communications and the 2013 recipient of the Canada Council on the Arts Molson Prize. He died on March 10, 2017 at the age of 61.

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