![]() ![]() But be that as it may, McDermott's presented introduction is (at least in my opinion) in absolutely no way even remotely sufficient, as while it does feature the general concepts of trickster tales and what they are supposed to represent and demonstrate, it does not EVER show the specific Native American sources, the specific tales and traditions of the Raven legend, and which of these the author/illustrator has then utilised for this, or rather for his adaptation. ![]() Now I do very well realise and understand that for Raven, Scott McDermott has, indeed, at least included a very basic and vague introduction to trickster tales in general. ![]() And thus, my original happy anticipation quickly turned to major annoyance and yes, frustration, which was then rather massively and angrily increased further by the fact that at the back of my copy of Raven, there are instructions on how to make a totem pole out of toilet paper tubes (a fun and engaging, diverting activity for children perhaps, but considering that totem poles are generally regarded as sacred and cherished family and clan symbols, the mere idea of making totem poles out of bathroom tissue tubes is really not all that politically correct, even much bordering on the potentially inappropriate, and in my opinion, an almost unforgivable sign of disrespect). However, as soon as I opened the book, I realised with much frustration that McDermott had once again (and like with his previous Caldecott Medal winning Arrow to the Sun) NOT really fully acknowledged either his sources or paid (at least to and for me) in any way even remotely sufficient homage and respect to the Native American tribes from whom and from whose culture, lore and traditions he had gleaned his material. I had purchased a paperback copy of Scott McDermott's Caldecott Honour winning Raven from Amazon a couple of years ago, mostly because I happened to find the cover image so visually appealing and stunning (and have always enjoyed folktale adaptations). ![]()
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