"Sleeping Bear: The Legend" by Sarah Grant is a captivating retelling of an ancient Ojibwe story that explains the natural formations of the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan. The narrative follows a mother bear and her two cubs as they flee from a raging forest fire, seeking safety across the waters of Lake Michigan. As the bears journey, the mother sacrifices herself to save her cubs, who eventually become the symbol of resilience and love. The story beautifully illustrates themes of bravery, nature’s wonders, and the deep connections between the land and indigenous culture. Illustrated with enchanting visuals, it resonates with readers of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2010 by Mackinac Island Press .

Anne Margaret Lewis is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than ten children's books. She enjoys working with fun fictional characters and carefully weaving important lessons into her stories. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she lives with her husband and four children in Traverse City, Michigan.