Children's Fiction Native Canadian
The Story of the Rabbit Dance
- Publisher
- Gabriel Dumont Institute
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2007
- Category
- Native Canadian
- Recommended Age
- 9
- Recommended Grade
- 4
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780920915776
- Publish Date
- Jan 2007
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
In this charming story for young children, Métis trapper Jacques witnesses the creation of the “Rabbit Dance.? Written by Jeanne Pelletier, illustrated by J.D. Panas, and translated in Michif-Cree by Rita Flamand, this book also contains an accompanying narration CD in English and Michif-Cree.
About the authors
Awards
- Short-listed, Saskatchewan Book Awards - First Book Award
Librarian Reviews
The Story of the Rabbit Dance
Jacques arrives late to a community gathering and is amazed to see dogs and rabbits dancing outside the building, mimicking the humans inside. He is thrilled to bring this new dance The Rabbit Dance to his friends and family. This unique picture book, the collaborative work of three Métis women, incorporates many traditional aspects of their heritage. The bilingual text strongly reflects the oral tradition. Pelletier tells the story in MichifCree and the translator keeps the storytelling voice. Lively illustrations add authentic and interesting details to every page. Included with the book is a CD on which Pelletier reads both versions of the story. Three additional musical tracks are included: The Rabbit Dance, Drops of Brandy and The Red River Jig.Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools. 2009-2010.
