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The Salmon Princess
by Mindy Dwyer

 ISBN# 1-57061-355-9 $9.95 softcover

 In this adaptation of the well-loved fairy tale, the father still has his head in  the clouds and the  stepmother is as mean as  ever. But this story is set in the  Last Frontier, and its details and imagery  reflect Alaska's landscape and  sensibility: the fairy godmother becomes an eagle spirit, the glass  slipper a  fisherwoman's boot. Evocative writing and colorful artwork  distinguish this  playful  retelling of the classic. Here children learn about cultures and ways of  life but happy endings are  still the rule.

Aurora by Mindy Dwyer
ISBN#9780882405490 softcover
This fanciful exploration of the origins of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights is a scrumptious delight! -Publishers Weekly

The bright luminous illustrations that accompany this charming story make the magic of the northern lights seem as simple as a gift to a young girl. Aurora is a beautiful story, beautifully told. -Children's Bookwatch

Coyote In Love By Mindy Dwyer
ISBN# 0-88240-485-7 hardcover

Readers will smile at Coyote's arrogance and the star's sassy rebuff. The illustrations are painted in vibrant purples,  turquiose and blues offset by soft greens and yellows. Coyote's stylized figure reflects the pointed shape of his beloved star. With an interesting layout and typography supporting an appealing tale, this is a worthy addition to collections. -School Library Journal

 

Quilt of Dreams
By Mindy Dwyer
 ISBN# 0-88240-521-7 softcover

 ISBN# 0-hardcover

 This beautiful illustrated children's book weaves a traditional tale around the value of working hard to create  something that is artful, the power of traditions and the value of respecting and honoring family elders. This book has value for the elementary school library and it is the kind of book that mothers and grandmothers would enjoy reading to daughters and granddaughters. -School Arts

Sweet Dreams, Polar Bear
By Mindy Dwyer

ISBN# 0-88240-554-3 hardcover
ISBN# 0-88240-555-1 softcover
This bedtime lullaby will ease little ones into sleepy time with visions of the wild times that critters have in dreamland. Bright and playful watercolors create a fantastic world where a fancy poodle dreams of winning the Iditarod; a bear  with a belly full of fish dreams of slurping peanut butter and jelly sandwiches; a plain white beluga dreams of painting  herself the colors of the northern lights; and more. The repetition of Sweet Dreams, Sleep tight for each animal encourages children to join in until it's time to settle down and dream their own fantastic dreams.

 

Winter Is by Ann Dixon,
illustration by Mindy Dwyer
ISBN# 0-88240-543-8 hardcover
ISBN# 0-88240-544- 6 softcoverIn this cheerful picture book. . . .attractive watercolor scenes show the children enjoying traditional winter activities. . . while bouncy, rhyming verse describes the action. -Booklist

 

Alaska's Three Pigs
written by Arlene Laverde
illustrated by Mindy Dwyer

ISBN# softcover $9.95
 Featuring the classic story of those irresistible little pigs--retold Alaskan-style, as the pigs camp, fish, ski, and build  on the Last Frontier! This delightful take on the original is full of Alaska details and is sure to charm readers of all ages. Dwyer hasn't given up on her amazing compositions and this time she reveals a penchant for wicked visual puns!  -Dan Hays, Statesman Journal, Salem, OR

Baked Alaska, Recipes for Sweet Comforts from the North Country
written by Sarah Eppenbach
illustrated by Mindy Dwyer

ISBN# 0-88240-492-X hardcover $16.95

Recipes for yummy, home-baked goodies are served with delightful anecdotes, giving readers a tasty peek into Alaska's kitchens

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