The Terrible Chenoo
A Tale from the Algonquian Nations
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$6.99
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Discover what happens when a brave woman and her husband are kind to a terrible Chenoo. Instead of letting themselves be scared of this man-eating monster, they feed him, provide him with clothes, and make him snug and warm in their home. This retold folktale, inspired by the Algonquian Nations, promotes a timely message about responding to bullies with friendship and kindness. Brimming with full-color artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Sophie Fatus, The Terrible Chenoo encourages readers who are just beginning to enjoy chapter books to grasp more advanced vocabulary and sentence structure.
Key Selling Points:
- SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Promotes the timely message that by responding to bullies with friendship and kindness, we can change hearts.
- STRONG FEMALE PROTAGONIST: It’s the clever woman’s idea that saves the day, offering an empowering, feminist message to young readers of all genders.
- FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Immersive, full-color artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Sophie Fatus allows children who are just beginning to enjoy chapter books to grasp more advanced vocabulary and sentence structure.
