Gluskabe and the Monster

Gluskabe comes back home after a long journey just to be told by his grandmother that the Penobscot River had dried out and that his people needed his help. Gluskabe takes his canoe back in the water and departs for a new adventure to find out what was going on. He is troubled by the news and worries for his people.This Abenaki legend is thousands of years old. Nevertheless, it is very relevant to our world of today where greed is winning over morality and decency. Kamon, a French Canadian of Abenaki native descent was born in the Province of Quebec. Kamon has written and illustrated more than 104 books, published in French and English. Kamon picture books and Abenaki legends reflect her genuine appreciation for wisdom, happiness, and Mother Earth.Kamon (Diane Therrien), d'origine canadienne française et abénakise,est née au Québec. Les livres de Kamon sont publiés en français et en anglais. Avec plus de 104 titres publiés, Kamon écrit et illustre des livres pour enfants sur les thèmes de la pleine conscience, du bonheur, de l'environnement ainsi que des légendes abénakises. The Adventures of Gluskabe are native legends from the Abenaki tribe especially retold and illustrated for children. Gluskabe was the Abenakis' Thor; he cared and protected them. He learned from his mistakes the value of the nature and its living creatures. These legends are ten thousand years old but the truth and the life lessons that Gluskabe teaches us through his adventures are timeless. through his adventures are timeless.