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$3.49The Story
An extraordinary story that celebrates the art and origin of storytelling itself!
In this unique and captivating new book, a curious stone age hunter-gatherer child follows Grandmother on an unusual hunting expedition into a deep cave. Overcoming fear of being swallowed by the dark, the child experiences the painted animals that spring to life on the cave walls and takes part in painting a new family story, leaving his marks in the form of handprints. Inspired by this magical experience, the child chooses to become a story hunter, carrying the community’s stories as they move on.
Using her signature Plasticine artwork, award-winning author and artist Barbara Reid delivers a beautiful tale of discovery and the roots of creativity.
Description
An extraordinary story that celebrates the art and origin of storytelling itself!
In this unique and captivating new book, a curious stone age hunter-gatherer child follows Grandmother on an unusual hunting expedition into a deep cave. Overcoming fear of being swallowed by the dark, the child experiences the painted animals that spring to life on the cave walls and takes part in painting a new family story, leaving his marks in the form of handprints. Inspired by this magical experience, the child chooses to become a story hunter, carrying the community’s stories as they move on.
Using her signature Plasticine artwork, award-winning author and artist Barbara Reid delivers a beautiful tale of discovery and the roots of creativity.
