Mammoth Magic by Shelley Gill

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A young boy overcomes his fear of the dark with the help of his wise grandfather and a woolly friend. An empowering tale filled with Yupik legends that celebrate the natural world. Ages 3 and up.

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A charming story about a timid Eskimo boy who takes a step closer to manhood with the aid of his wise grandfather and a dreamtime vision of a Woolly Mammoth Source: Back cover of book

Apr 21, 2025

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