Written by Kathy-jo Wargin

Illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

The sixth tale in our Legend series, "The Legend of the Petoskey
Stone" focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the
shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most
of the state, through Native American history and the history of the
town named after a great chief, "The Legend of the Petoskey Stone" is a
welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this
much-loved and honored children's book team.

Author Kathy-jo
Wargin has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's
classics such as Michigan's official state book, "The Legend of
Sleeping Bear," Children's Choice Award winner "The Legend of the Loon,
The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell," and many others. Kathy-jo
enjoys writing about nature and its effect on all our lives, and is a
frequent guest speaker throughout the country. She is also a faculty
member of the Bear River Writers Workshop, sponsored by the University
of Michigan. She lives in Petoskey, Michigan.

Since the
publication of "The Legend of Sleeping Bear," artist Gijsbert van
Frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the world of
children's book illustration. His many other titles with Sleeping Bear
Press include "The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, Adopted by an
Owl, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie," and "The Legend of
Leelanau." Gijsbert and his family live in Bath, Michigan.