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Shemay: The Bird in the Sugarbush —
                          Anishinabe Reading Materials (1975)


 
  Shemay: The Bird in the Sugarbush —
                          Anishinabe Reading Materials (1975)  Shemay: The Bird in the Sugarbush —
                          Anishinabe Reading Materials (1975)  Shemay: The Bird in the Sugarbush —
                          Anishinabe Reading Materials (1975)  Shemay: The Bird in the Sugarbush —
                          Anishinabe Reading Materials (1975)  Shemay: The Bird in the Sugarbush —
                          Anishinabe Reading Materials (1975)   

 



Details


Publisher: State of Minnesota, School District 709, Duluth
Series: Anishinabe Reading Materials series
Unpaginated Approx. 16 -- approx. size: 9 by 6 in.

Native American education, Ojibwe reader

A rare Native American educational reader produced for classroom use in the mid-1970s. The book blends poetry and illustrations to celebrate the sap flowing in the sugarbush, a central element of Anishinabe maple syrup-making traditions. The story follows Shemay and his experiences in the sugarbush, reflecting Ojibwe seasonal traditions and appreciation for nature. The book combines simple text with expressive watercolor illustrations, making it both a teaching tool and a collectible piece of regional educational history.

Book is in very good condition.  Light handling wear; small red sticker upper left. No writings or markings. The interior is showing clean pages; vivid illustrations.The binding is secure and intact.

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