Thanks to the Animals

Name: Thanks to the Animals
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SKU: 9780884489801
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By Allen Sockabasin

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Summary

Thanks to the Animals follows the journey of a Passamaquoddy family moving from their summer home to their winter residence by sled. Young Zoo Sap gets lost in the woods, but the forest animals rally together to protect him until his family can find him. This heartwarming tale celebrates the kindness of nature and the strength of community.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that celebrate culture and the bond between humans and nature. It offers a touching narrative about a young boy's adventure and the animals that help him find his way, making it a delightful read for both children and the adults who read to them.

Thanks to the Animals

Named one of the Top 10 Native American Books for Elementary Schools by American Indians in Children's Literature

Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to their winter home in the deep woods. Unnoticed, the youngster tumbles off the end of the sled.

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Alone, cold, and frightened, Zoo Sap cries, and his cries attract the forest animals. Beginning with beaver and ending with the great bald eagle, the animals rush to protect the baby and shelter him from the cold until his father returns for him.

New, expanded 10th-anniversary edition of this classic that has sold more than 30,000 copies. *
New features include an author's note explaining the seasonal movement of the Passamaquoddy people; a pronunciation guide to the Passamaquoddy names of the animals in the story; and a QR code that will let readers link to the audio recording of Allen Sockabasin telling the story in the Passamaquoddy language.
A beguiling bedtime story and a profound expression of reverence for the natural world.

Lexile Level 620

Fountas and Pinnell Text Level L

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Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin is praised for its storytelling that reflects traditional Native American perspectives, gently illustrating the connection between people and nature. The author’s narrative is noted for its power and warmth, highlighting themes of paternal love and cultural respect. The book is described as an ideal bedtime story, and its evocative illustrations enhance its seasonal appeal.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884489801

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Board book

Date Published: 09 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rebekah Raye

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 493g

Pages: 30

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Allen Sockabasin Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Allen Sockabasin is a Passamaquoddy who devotes much of his time to teaching and preserving the Passamaquoddy language. A master musician, he has written, performed, and recorded Passamaquoddy stories and songs. He has been a tribal governor, a member of the tribal council, director of child welfare for his tribe, and a health educator. In 2010, he received the Sampson Center Catalyst for Change Award, which recognizes those who work for human and civil rights in Maine. His is the father of five grown children and a young son named Zoo Sap. Rebekah Raye is an artist beloved for her bird and animal paintings and sculpture, derived from her affinity with the natural world around her studio in East Blue Hill, Maine. In Rebekah’s words, “My early interest in animals of all kinds continues to be the focus of my painting and sculpture. Our pet chickens, geese, and cats—as well as the wild fox, bobcat, crows, and deer—are my inspiration. The more I learn about the animals I paint, the more I understand how we are all related.” Rebekah’s award-winning children’s books include The Very Best Bed, Bear-ly There, The Secret Pool, and Swimming Home, all published by Tilbury House.