Bear Heart and the Evergreen Tree
Bear Heart and the Evergreen Tree
Bear Heart and the Evergreen Tree
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Description
Description
While out picking evergreen needles, 9-year-old Zoey's grandmother tells her the story of Bear Heart, a man who lived long ago. A beloved member of his community, Bear Heart was known for his kindness and generosity.
As he grew old, he worried about his people. He asked the Great Spirit to help his people even after he was gone. The Great Spirit turned Bear Heart into an evergreen tree, so that he would stay green and vibrant all year long. His people gathered around him and shared laughter and stories. To this day, they communicate their prayers and hopes by burning the needles of the evergreen tree.
About the Author
About the Author
Alfreda Beartrack Algeo is a proud enrolled member of the Kul Wicasa Tribe of the Oceti Sakowin Nation in South Dakota. A passionate writer and artist, her work is showcased in numerous private collections, museums, and galleries around the world.
Alfreda has authored and illustrated several children's books, including The Day the Earth Rose Up and Father Eagle and the Hunter. Notably, The Day the Earth Rose Up was selected by the Wyoming Humanities Council to represent Wyoming at the Library of Congress in 2023.
Currently, Alfreda resides in Palisade, Colorado, where she balances her time between her art studio and managing her small fruit farm.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A lovingly rendered early elementary picture book, this piece is a love letter to Indigenous spiritual practices wrapped in a simple story told from grandmother to child." -- School Library Journal
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