When the Europeans came to Canada more than 500 years ago, this legend was already very old. The Abenakis knew already how to boil the maple water to make maple syrup and they taught the newcomers how to make maple products.Embark with me on this fantastic journey though time to the land of my ancestors. 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.
