Softcover

ISBN 10: 1894974328 ISBN 13: 9781894974325

Publisher: Heritage House Publishing, 2007

Kayâs is a young Cree man who is blessed with a gift that makes him a talented hunter. He knows the ways of the animals he hunts and can even talk with them in their own languages. But when he becomes proud and takes his abilities for granted, he loses his gift, and the people grow hungry.

With the help of the Elders, Kayâs learns that in order to live a life of fulfillment, he must learn to cherish and respect the talents he has been given. A glossary with a pronunciation guide to Cree words and phrases is included.

Book Description:

A beautifully illustrated story that introduces children to the basics of life in a Cree village.

About the Author:

Dale Auger (1958–2008) was an accomplished artist, teacher, and storyteller from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta. His strong, intensely colourful paintings of Native spiritual life are held in notable private and public collections around the world.