Atanas Matsoureff

About The Author

Atanas Matsoureff was born in Bansko, Bulgaria. His watercolor paintings are prized for their beauty and sensitivity to the natural world. His previous picture book, The Lost Island, was published by Simply Read Books in 2010

Books by Atanas Matsoureff

The Lost Island

and the Lost Parasol

My aim, my joy, my pride, is to sing the glories of my own people. The story of The Lost Island is from the Legends of Vancouver, a book inspired by the friendship between a Mohawk poet and a Salish storyteller. Originally published to great success in 1911, it was the first collection of nati...
The Woman who married a Bear
Illustrated by Atanas Matsoureff / Retold by Elizabeth James
An arrogant young girl who insults the bears must face the consequences: punishment from the bears themselves. This retelling of an ancient West Coast First Nations’ tale about a young woman’s intimate encounter with the bears chronicles her transformative experiences. Detailed watercolor illustr...
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