Description
Written by Richard Van Camp, a proud member of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation (Dogrib) from Fort Smith, NWT, and illustrated by George Littlechild, acclaimed Plains Cree artist.
Author Richard Van Camp has always been curious about horses. The Tłı̨chǫ Nation use dogs instead of horses, because it's too cold for them up in Canada! One wintry day, he decides to do some investigating. Our friendly guide invites us to accompany him on his playful search for the most beautiful thing about horses. He asks his family, his friends, and even the artist, George Littlechild, what is the most beautiful thing they know about horses. The answers he gets range from zany to profound, and show him that even seemingly ordinary things can be seen in entirely new ways.
Author Richard Van Camp has always been curious about horses. The Tłı̨chǫ Nation use dogs instead of horses, because it's too cold for them up in Canada! One wintry day, he decides to do some investigating. Our friendly guide invites us to accompany him on his playful search for the most beautiful thing about horses. He asks his family, his friends, and even the artist, George Littlechild, what is the most beautiful thing they know about horses. The answers he gets range from zany to profound, and show him that even seemingly ordinary things can be seen in entirely new ways.