Once Upon a Time Long Long Ago

Shykoff, Henry (INSCRIBED)

ISBN 10: 1896219586 / ISBN 13: 9781896219585

Published by Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, 1999

About this Item

A tale of the development of the human race set 50.000 years ago when Homo Sapiens weet through a rapid development. The author, a retired Toronto doctor, also wrote a followup novel, Just a Little Later With Eevo and Sim. 111 pages with a few B&W illustrations. Seller Inventory # 003713

Bibliographic Details

Title: Once Upon a Time Long Long Ago

Publisher: Natural Heritage Books, Toronto

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Illustrated Wraps

Illustrator: Marilyn Mets

Condition: Near Fine +

Signed: ***Inscribed by Author***

Edition: Assumed First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Short-listed for the 2001 Silver Birch Award,

How did we get to be US? Who are WE? This story for the younger reader, set in the period some 50,000 years ago when an almost explosive change in people’s behaviour occurred, addresses these questions. From this period on, people, the Cro-Magnon or Homo sapiens sapiens who are considered to be our ancestors, became what we term human. This recreated story presents a sister and brother in a sequence of events that fits what little is known about that time. Learn to create fire, shape tools, partner with wolves and develop into thinking, creative persons who can influence the world around them. Discover what effect a few curious and reasoning people can have on their society

A devoted grandfather and reader of stories to grandchildren, Henry Shykoff has created a classic adventure for the younger reader, answering the question, "How did we get to be human?" "This is an intriguing story that vividly brings to life an exciting moment in human evolution. Full of struggle and adventure, this highly readable tale is as entertaining as it is informative."

- Linda McQuaig, Author and Journalist

About the Author:

Henry Shykoff's family came to Canada from Poland when Henry was six years old. He grew up in Toronto and graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1949. He enjoyed 40 years of a distinguished medical career, which included teaching and research.

After retiring from the hospital, he pursued his love of storytelling and the study of paleoanthropology. His first book, Once Upon a Time Long, Long Ago, was a Silver Birch nominee.