He acknowledges the cedar's great age and value to the forest, and describes the procedures followed for cutting, trimming, and carving the cedar into a totem. Each animal's significance is explained as it is carved into the cedar. Finally, the totem is ceremoniously raised in front of the council house, where the totem is assured that its stories will be told to all. This multicultural series uses large colour photographs to look at special occasions in other cultures. Text and illustration show how these days are celebrated in homes around the world and shared by children at school.
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Sonja Dunn explains the uses of chants and demonstrates chant activities with a class and with teachers. She shows that chanting can be therapeutic, a springboard to drama activities or choral speaking, and an exploration of language patterns and rhythms. This video stresses chanting as a strategy for language development rather than for producing a polished performance. Bubba Brayna is a spry old granny with failing eyesight living on the edge of the forest. As Bubba is preparing potato latkes for Chanukkah, a bear wanders into her house.