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The Winter-Spirit and his Visitor

A legend retold from The Indian Fairy Book by Cornelius Mathews

This legend comes from the Anishinaabe people of North America and was collected by Cornelius Mathews in the nineteenth century. It is a sacred-text story from Native American tradition. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Peboan (Winter) and Seegwun (Spring) are personified seasons who meet and speak of their powers. This story teaches children about the natural cycle of seasons and the gentle victory of warmth over cold, explaining why a small flower appears at winter's end.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 345 words in 4 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Indian Fairy Book: From the Original Legends, Cornelius Mathews

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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