Bibliograph

Learning to carve argillite, Sara Florence Davidson, Robert Davidson ; illustrated by Janine Gibbons

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Learning to carve argillite, Sara Florence Davidson, Robert Davidson ; illustrated by Janine Gibbons

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Learning to carve argillite

Responsibility statement

Sara Florence Davidson, Robert Davidson ; illustrated by Janine Gibbons

Series statement

Sk'ad'a stories, 2

Summary

Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship. Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy on Haida Gwaii practises to become a skillful carver. As he carefully works on a new piece, he remembers a trip to Slatechuck Mountain to gather the argillite, as well as his father's words about the importance of looking back to help us find our way

Target audience

preschool

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