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The First Strawberries

Illustrated by Anna Vojtech
Retold by Joseph Bruchac

Illustrated by Anna Vojtech
Retold by Joseph Bruchac

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Jun 01, 1998 | ISBN 9780140564099 | 3-5 years

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About The First Strawberries

From an award-winning Native American storyteller comes this captivating re-telling of a Cherokee legend, which explains how strawberries came to be.

Long ago, the first man and woman quarrelled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife’s retreat. Luminous paintings perfectly complement this simple, lyrical text. 

“Complete harmony of text and pictures: altogether lovely.”– Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

About Anna Vojtech

Anna Vojtech is an award-winning children’s book illustrator whose work has been featured in The First Strawberries, Blow Away Soon, and The Song of the Camels. Inspired by nature, she loves to draw pictures of animals and vegetation, frequently contributing… More about Anna Vojtech

Product Details

Category: Children’s Picture Books

Paperback | $7.99
Published by Puffin Books
Jun 01, 1998 | 32 Pages | 8-5/16 x 11-1/4 | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780140564099
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“Spare text, an uncomplicated story line and gentle illustrations keep this quiet but resonant tale accessible to even the youngest child”–Publishers Weekly

“Quietly luminous watercolors capture details of dress, dwelling, implements, flora, and fauna against an open landscape of rolling hills.”–Kirkus Review

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