The books referred to in my previous post, "Ulaq and the Northern Lights" by Harriet Peck Taylor and "SkySisters" by Jan Bourdeau Waboose, are both delightful picture books that relate legends that have stemmed from the northern lights.
Ulaq is a curious fox living in the cold north. His enchantment with the northern lights sends him on a quest across the tundra to discover what they are. His arctic friends join him, all telling him their own explanation of the lights.
"SkySisters" tells the story of two young Ojibway sitsers who set off across the frozen north, to Coyote Hill, anticipating the dance of the SkySpirits. The illustrations (by Brian Deines) in this book are especially dazzling!
I picked both books up at my local library. Keep in mind that these books approach the lights through mystical/spiritual legends and are not scientifically based at all. There is a factual note from the author at the end of "Ulaq" giving some explanation about the aurora borealis.
Enjoy the read!
1 comment:
Your blog is lovely. I'm so glad for a new way to keep up with the family. Your summer learning sounds wonderful. Have a fabulous graduation - we wish we could be there.
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