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The Great Canoe: A Karina Legend
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3.5 out of 5
Based on 8 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
A long time ago, Kaputano, dweller of the heavens, warned that a great rain was coming. He urged the Karinas to help him build a canoe and gather seeds and animals, but only four couples agreed to help. Soon, the rains covered even the tallest trees. When the waters finally receded, Kaputano created a landscape of marshes, rivers, mountains, and trees to ensure that the tribe would prosper.... More
Book Information
PublisherGroundwood Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelBaby to Pre-K
# of Pages32
ISBN-100888994443
ISBN-13978-0888994448
Publication Date09/09/2001
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About Maria Elena Maggi (Author) : Maria Elena Maggi is a published author and an editor of children's books. Published credits of Maria Elena Maggi include The Great Canoe: A Karina Legend and El Adivino: Cuento Popular (The Fortune T... more
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About Elisa Amado (Editor, Translator) : Elisa Amado is a published author, editor, and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Elisa Amado include Oloyou, The Black Book of Colors, Light Foot/Pies ligeros, and Tri... more
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About Gloria Calderas (Illustrator) : Gloria Calderas is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gloria Calderas include Grandma's House (My First Reader), Zipitio.
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