How Rabbit Tricked the Buzzards
When the buzzards refused to share the warmth of their fire, Rabbit devised a plan to not only get warm, but share the warmth with other animals.
The Cottonwood Sings
A delightful story of a lonely woman who never ages and the beaver who falls in love with her. Independently they seek out the Great Spirit, who obliges their requests to be forever close to one another.
Commotion in the Ocean
Whimsical drawings and rhyme tell the tale of a colorful cast of sea creatures who join forces to hatch a plan to defeat fishing trawlers (aka “the monsters”). They decide to appeal to humankind—with a hug and a kiss—to stop the depletion of fish in the ocean.
Father Eagle and the Hunter
His village and children are hungry and meat is scarce, so when a hunter finds a nest of eaglets, he thinks they would make quite a tasty soup. However, Father Eagle stops the hunter and offers him a deal in order to save the eaglets.
The First Fire
This Cherokee myth tells the story of how the small water spider could accomplish what larger animals could not.
Sacred Song of the Hermit Thrush
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A story steeped in the Mohawk tradition gives the legendary origins of the enchanting song of the hermit thrush. A fresh yet ancient way of teaching the value of honesty.
Native American Night Before Christmas
An innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale, this full-color book takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for an American Indian family.
