Crow. McDermatot D.

The book is the laureate of the Kaldecott medal.

“McDermott is not only an illustrator of the first-sized book, but also one of the most gifted storytellers of myths and folk tales.” The New York Times Book Review.

This is a fairy tale of ancient northern peoples living along the banks of the Pacific Ocean - both in Alaska and in Russia. Raven is the central characters of the myths of these peoples.

Raven is the protagonist of most myths and fairy tales of the northern peoples. He is able to change his appearance and endowed with magical power. A raven is depicted on jewelry, utensils, carved boxes, totem pillars and clothes. In this fairy tale, he will have to secretly penetrate the house of the leader of the sky and find out where he hides the light. Small readers are waiting for fascinating illustrations and complete secrets of the legend of the peoples of the Far North and Alaska. Retrieved and painted it by the famous Gerald McDermatot.

The book is included in the list of 100 most important books for reading to children; I received the Honor Book Award.