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James, Elizabeth, 1958-

The woman who married a bear / Woman married bear. retold by Elizabeth James ; illustrated by Atanas. - [Vancouver, B.C.] : Simply Read Books, c2008. - [32] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

"Detailed watercolor illustrations convey the spectacular natural beauty of the Pacific West Coast, from its misty seashores to its wildflower-filled meadows and icy mountain peaks"--Publisher's description.

Added to collection June 2009 from regular budget.

In this retelling of an ancient West Coast First Nations' tale, an arrogant young woman who insults the bears is forced to stay with a clan of Bear People and marry a bear.

9781894965491 (HC) 1894965493


Indians of North America--British Columbia--Pacific Coast--Folklore.
Folklore--British Columbia--Pacific Coast.
Grade 5 social studies early aboriginal societies
Bears--Folklore.
Canadian author

398.2089/97 j398.209711/0452978