Waaboos Miniwaa Mkwa Ziden- Gchi-Twaa Niizhwaaswi
Mnaandendiwin- Rabbit and Bear Paws Sacred Seven
I’ve never really been drawn to graphic novels, but the
graphic novels that Chad Solomon writes are fun, educational and inspirational.
They are something that I wish I had had as a child growing up because I’m sure
if I had had them under the right circumstances, I would have been drawn to
their bright pictures, and the accessibility to the teachings behind each story
he tells within them.
“Rabbit and Bear Paws- Respect” is a part of a Sacred Seven
series of graphic novels for the young at heart, and is book three in a series
that teach the Seven Grandfather Teachings. The other titles in this series involve love,
courage, honesty, humility, wisdom and truth.
Rabbit and Bear Paws butt heads in this graphic novel trying
to understand what it means to have RESPECT for people and animals. Rabbit and
Bear Paws are out collecting birch bark with their friends and see a herd of
buffalo grazing not far from them.
Clover Blossom, Rabbit’s mother reminds Rabbit to keep his
distance and tells him “We must respect their space, as we share this land with
them.” As they are told this, Rabbit mimics the buffalo and stuffs some grass
into his mouth, spits it out, and says “Blech, this tastes like musty old
moccasins.”
The reader is taken on a journey as Rabbit and Bear Paws
struggle to understand their place beside the buffalo and the animal world.
They realize after an adventure that brings them close to disrespecting the
buffalo and their space that they must show respect in order to have respect
shown back to them.
I love how at the end of the story Clover Blossom asks the
kids “what did you learn from today’s adventure?” because when kids read it,
they are also given a teaching through characters that they can relate to.
Another great thing about this Sacred Seven Series is that underneath each
sentence in the story, the Ojibwa translation is there for you to read along
with your kid.
Rabbit and Bear Paws Sacred Seven- Respect is an
educational, funny and inspirational graphic novel written by Chad Solomon. It
also comes with audio pdf PC version cd to help you and your child while
reading.
The End
Mii iw!
Chad Solomon is also available to do presentations with his
characters Rabbit and Bear Paws. To book and to check on availability and
costs, please contact Chad Solomon.
Email: chadsol@gmail.com,
Phone: (647) 519-2986, Web: rabbitandbearpaws.com
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