Ancient Thunder

Ancient Thunder is a children's fantasy picture book by the Canadian artist and writer Leo Yerxa, simultaneously published in Canada and the United States in 2006. It won the 2006 Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration and the 2008 Saskatchewan Willow Award for picture books. Ancient Thunder was both illustrated and written by Leo Yerxa.

Ancient Thunder
Book Cover, 2006 edition
AuthorLeo Yerxa
IllustratorLeo Yerxa
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherGroundwood Books
Publication date
3 August 2006

Summary

This book describes the relationship of horses and First Nation's cultures with a single poem and illustrations using water-colour artwork. Only few lines of text per page contrast with painted images associated with native culture.

Concept and development

Yerxa was interested by the native people while he watched them ride across the Great Plains in the movie when he was a child, their traditional clothing and the running creatures inspired Yerxa to write this book. He used handmade water-colour paper and made it look like leather.

Awards
Literary awardsYear Result
Governor General's Literary Awards2006Won
First Nation Communities Read2007Won
The Willow Awards2008Won
Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award2007Nominated
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award2007Nominated
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