โNokemesย (grandmother), whatโs wrong?โ
โOh, Gluskabe, my son, we have no more tobacco. Tobacco is a sacred plant. We use it to heal skin infections, bruises, and sprains. We use tobacco leaves as a tea to cure headaches and stomach problems. We offer tobacco to the Creators and those we respect and love. "
โAnd why is there no more of it?โ inquired Gluskabe.
โTobaccoย doesnโt grow everywhere. It needs a moderate climate and sandy soil. Theย Six-Legged Monsterย has taken all of what was sparsely growing. Now,ย all the tobacco is on theย Six-Legged Monster Island.โ
โThen I shall go to this island and bring back the tobacco.โ
Kamon, a French Canadian of Abenaki descent, was born in the Province of Quebec. Kamon has written and illustrated more than 112 books published in French and English. Kamon picture books and Abenaki legends Kamon writes funny childrenโs books that grown-ups enjoy reading; her books reflect her genuine appreciation for wisdom, happiness, and Mother Earth.