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Reviewed by Diana Fields
Native American folklore uses animals in stories to teach life lessons. M. Jane Holt, descendant of the Pamunkey tribe of Virginia, has drawn on her Native American heritage in writing her second children’s book, Eaglet and Crow Woman, to teach a lesson that kindness to strangers in need is a responsibility not a choice.
In the aftermath of a great storm, Eaglet lies injured on the forest floor. Not knowing what else to do the forest animals take Eaglet to Crow Woman, a Native American woman who talks to the animals. However, when they arrive Crow Woman is not home. The farm animals that live with Crow Woman take responsibility for the care of Eaglet until Crow Woman gets back from herb gathering. Days of caring turn into weeks before Crow Woman finally returns.
Ms. Holt has written a story to teach children about love, kindness and caring because “We must” as the farm animals say. As we all “must” care for one another if we are to soar to greater heights. While not designed to be a coloring book, the beautiful black and white illustrations of Erin Lore make one want to get out a box of colored pencils and spend a lazy afternoon coloring away. Which makes this book a perfect gift for any child age 2 to 92. Also, try Jane's first book "Timmy and the Dragon".