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Juvenile Fiction.
Mythology.
Folklore.
HTML: In this Inuit tale, the actions of a hare and a fox change the Arctic forever by creating day and night. In very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express their longing for light and darkness, their words are too powerful to be denied. Passed orally from storyteller to storyteller for hundreds of years, this beautifully illustrated story weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional animal tale, giving young readers a window into Inuit mythology. .Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Like so many other titles I have read from Inhabit Media, an Inuit-owned press based in Nunavut, The Origin of Day and Night pairs an engaging retelling of a traditional tale with arresting artwork. I appreciated the fact that although the fox and hare are antagonistic - the fox hunts the hare, after all! - neither is depicted as the villain, and both of their needs are treated as legitimate and important. Finding a balance between the two is something that leads to a benefit for all. I also appreciated the power assigned to words here, as this - the idea that words are a form of magic that can make and unmake reality - is something seen in many traditions. The artwork by Lenny Lischenko is just lovely, and greatly enhanced my appreciation for the book. The color palette is limited, but suitable for an arctic setting, and the figures are stylized and appealing. I particularly liked the scenes with a dark background paper. Recommended to young folklore enthusiasts, and to anyone looking for children's stories about the Arctic. ( )