Edward Field (1) (1924–)

This children's book is not really a story: there are no characters who "do" things and nothing really happens. It's better described as a beautifully illustrated description of the setting for many other Inuit tales you could read. For example, it describes the way that people can become animals, and vice versa, but doesn't actually tell any story about a specific person becoming a specific animal.
The illustrations, though, are absolutely fabulous. Colorful and impressionistic, they somehow manage to hearken to old, mysterious Arctic traditions while still being accessible. They make a perfect accompaniment to the fantasy/fairy-tale feeling of what you're reading.… (mais)

Welcome to a beautiful and very old Creation story of the Inuit, translated by poet Edward Field and colorfully Illustrated by Mike Blanc. This short and lovely book would make an excellent bedtime story for children and is sure to delight them. And, I'm pretty positive the adults will enjoy this book as well. It was published on September 1, 2013 by Vanita Books. I did this review by request for NetGalley. I give this five stars for it's interesting tale, beautifully translated, and the brilliant illustrations.… (mais)