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Summary
Zoon’s shadow is always in his way. It makes a mess of his room, disrupts his class at school, and trips him on the soccer field. Zoon doesn’t know what to do! Until he tells his grandmother about it, and she gives him his grandfather’s drum. Its rhythm is like a heartbeat. If only Zoon can listen to the drum’s song, and ultimately to his own heart, he may yet find a way to thrive alongside his shadow.
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Kirkus: "The vivid graphic art, embedded with Anishinaabe motifs, intensifies as the adventure progresses... A moving and imaginative tale to heal tender hearts."
Booklist: "A delightfully engaging and empowering story on its own, this will pair wonderfully with traditional trickster tales from other cultures for storytime and school units."
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The Horn Book: "Ojibwe visual artist Pawis-Steckley tells a universal story of finding inner strength."
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Educator Guide
This guide, created by Professor Lara K. Aase of California State University San Marcos, provides teaching tips for educators.
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