Moon Mother A Native American Creation Tale
Moon Mother A Native American Creation Tale by Ed Young is a beautifully illustrated book published by HarperCollins in 1993. This first edition features 33 pages and is presented in English. The story offers a subtle adaptation of a Native American creation myth, focusing on the first woman spirit who leaves her daughter on Earth as a gift to the first mortal men, highlighting the origins of humanity through the daughter’s union with their chief.
Readers will find that the book combines elements of juvenile nonfiction and fiction, exploring themes related to science, nature, and folklore. Ed Young’s pastel paintings enhance the narrative, capturing the spirit and romance inherent in this tale. The book serves as an engaging introduction to Native American mythology, making it suitable for both educational and recreational reading.
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This subtle adaptation of a Native American creation story tells how the first woman spirit leaves her daughter on earth as a gift to the first mortal men and that it is from the daughter’s union with their chief that all people come. Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Ed Young’s pastel paintings evoke the spirit and romance of this Native American tale.
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