- Nokemes (grandmother), tell me, the kzel8msen that makes the leaves of the birch trees dance, where does it come from?- Gluskabe, that's a very good question. Why do you want to know?- I just want to understand how nature works, nokemes.- Are you sure you don't have a weird idea in mind? You look quite disheveled. You didn't accidentally squabble with a puff of kzel8msen, did you?- Not at all, nokemes. This is just to increase my knowledge.- You promise me that you won't meddle in what is none of your business if I tell you where the kzel8msen comes from?- I promise, nokemes. Gluskabe assured, fingers crossed behind his back… and our story begins. Kamon, a French Canadian of Abenaki native descent was born in the Province of Quebec. Kamon has written and illustrated more than 104 books, published in French and English. Kamon picture books and Abenaki legends reflect her genuine appreciation for wisdom, happiness, and Mother Earth.Kamon (Diane Therrien), d'origine canadienne française et abénakise,est née au Québec. Les livres de Kamon sont publiés en français et en anglais. Avec plus de 104 titres publiés, Kamon écrit et illustre des livres pour enfants sur les thèmes de la pleine conscience, du bonheur, de l'environnement ainsi que des légendes abénakises. The Adventures of Gluskabe are native legends from the Abenaki tribe especially retold and illustrated for children. Gluskabe was the Abenakis' Thor; he cared and protected them. He learned from his mistakes the value of the nature and its living creatures. These legends are ten thousand years old but the truth and the life lessons that Gluskabe teaches us through his adventures are timeless. through his adventures are timeless.
