Raven: A Trickster Tale From The Pacific Northwest( Series - Caldecott Honor Book )

There was no light in the world. People lived in darkness. Then Raven came. The Native American tale of how light was brought to the world by Raven is brought to vibrant life by McDermott's dazzling color paintings influenced by traditional designs from the Pacific Northwest. Full color. 1994 Caldecott Honor Book.

Raven, the Native American trickster, feels sorry for those who must live in darkness, and he decides to help. He flies over mountains, valleys, and lakes and discovers that light is being kept hidden inside the house of the Sky Chief. Using his cleverness, Raven finds a way to bring light to the world. "The physical environment, oral literature, and traditional life of the Pacific Coast Indians come alive in this amusing and well-conceived picture book."--"School Library Journal"