Illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
The sixth tale in our Legend series, "The Legend of the Petoskey
Stone" focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on
the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that
covered most of the state, through Native American history and the
history of the town named after a great chief, "The Legend of the
Petoskey Stone" is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told
and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book
team.
Author Kathy-jo Wargin has earned national acclaim through
award-winning children's classics such as Michigan's official state
book, "The Legend of Sleeping Bear," Children's Choice Award winner
"The Legend of the Loon, The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell,"
and many others. Kathy-jo enjoys writing about nature and its
effect on all our lives, and is a frequent guest speaker throughout
the country. She is also a faculty member of the Bear River Writers
Workshop, sponsored by the University of Michigan. She lives in
Petoskey, Michigan.
Since the publication of "The Legend of Sleeping Bear," artist
Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the
world of children's book illustration. His many other titles with
Sleeping Bear Press include "The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the
Bell, Adopted by an Owl, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie,"
and "The Legend of Leelanau." Gijsbert and his family live in Bath,
Michigan.
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