Wave of the Sea-Wolf
"Wisniewski's original story is based on a Tlingit legend, and his art, too, combines the original and the traditional. The illustrations are elaborate cut-paperwork, and their intricacy contributes to an impressive 3-dimensional effect. Ethnic representation of the characters is convincing, but most remarkable of all is the use of Native Northwest design motifs. Not only expected objects -- canoes, paddles, boxes, and garments -- are adorned with adapted but authentic-looking decoration, but also the text on each page is surmounted with a border of varying design. A lengthy endnote discusses the history and legend and the contemporary message behind Wisniewski's entertaining and instructive creation."