Each tale is told using vivid imagery and poetic language. The words flow with a gentle rhythm - one can almost hear the voices of the tribal elders as they share their stories around a glowing campfire with the stars overhead. With the exception of a f ew, the legends are written in language that is easy for children to understand. "The Apache Cinderella" offers a more spiritual slant on the typical Cinderella story; several other titles will be useful to teachers whose classes study the Canadian north . Every story is prefaced with a brief paragraph describing the group of people and the geographical area from which it originates. A table of contents, glossary and a list of sources are included.

      Foreman has done a superb job of tying the collection together with his ethereal watercolour illustrations. Rich tones of blue, green, purple and russet, with just enough detail to capture the imagination, add greatly to the enjoyment of the text.

      There is much to learn from this book, not only about Native American culture, but also about the relationship between man and nature and the stewardship of the earth.

Highly recommended.