Childrens Books

Rosy is half-Mohawk and all Anne of Green Gables… Young readers from all backgrounds will delight in the story of Rosy, a humorous, spirited, dark-haired, girl who being half-Mohawk is the first and only Native to enter an Anne of Green Gables look-alike contest. Convinced that being “kindred-spirits” and well-versed in everything Anne is actually the true nature of the contest, Rosy bravely sets forth to do what she must to win. Preparing for the contest is an adventure in itself.

The story of a young Chippewa girl who gains new understanding about her place in the world by spending time in the woods with the plants and animals. From her new sense of being, she inspires her parents to value their traditional heritage.

This collection of captivating and original stories for children and adults alike tell how the Creator gave us seven herbs: stinging nettle, yarrow, dandelion, violet, chicory, wild rose, and sunflower. Spiritual allegories are used to teach us to be caretakers of Mother Earth and invoke appreciation for the sacredness of life. Ages 8 to 12 years

Children are introduced to many of our helpful insects, enabling them to develop a positive and protective attitude toward them. Ages 5 to 8.

In this wonderful original tale, a young boy is sent out by his uncle to find a very important person. He journeys through the woods and seashore around his home and through the four seasons in the course of his search. After conversations with Sister Eagle, Brother Whale, and others, Gray Wolf make a wonderful discovery about the value of each and every one of us.

Richly illustrated with fourteen original drawings by the distinctive full-color artwork of Gary Peterson. Ages 5 too 9.

This beautifully illustrated book centers on a young Native American boy whose spiritual awakening takes him on a wonderful journey to the sun. Ages 10-14

This story is told from the viewpoint of a young bison growing up on the plains in the late 1800s. He faces peril at the hands of soldiers who are destroying the great buffalo herds as a way to control Native tribes and is befriended by a Native warrior and a white hunter who try to save him and his herd from annihilation. Ages 12 years and up.

The hermit thrush, a shy bird with an enchanting song, usually hides deep in the forest and reveals his song only to the lucky few. Tehanetorens, a master storyteller steeped in Mohawk tradition, presents the legendary tale of this bird in a way that is both fresh and ancient. Beautiful line drawings throughout.

Numerous sites in southern Appalachia hold special significance for the Cherokee people. Each one is identified here, along with a photo, map and brief description of the events that occurred there. With beautiful line drawings.

From 'The Legend of the First Woman' to 'How the Smokies were Made', Aunt Mary will entertain and educate with these 30 legends from the Cherokee people.