Author: Timothy Yeahquo
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 9781646330898
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Native American folklore told by a Kiowa tribal member Magpie and Turtle haven't always got along. Magpie thinks Turtle is too slow, and Turtle sees Magpie as a weak creature that isn't special at all. But then one day comes along a tricky snake who tries to pit them against each other even more than they already are. Will Magpie and Turtle fall for Snake's tricks, or will there be a surprising change of heart? The Magpie and The Turtle reminds us of the importance of every living creature, teaches how our actions play a role to hurt of help someone else, and gives insight into American Indian tradition and culture.
The Magpie and The Turtle: a Native American-inspired Folk Tale
Author: Timothy Yeahquo
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 9781646330898
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Native American folklore told by a Kiowa tribal member Magpie and Turtle haven't always got along. Magpie thinks Turtle is too slow, and Turtle sees Magpie as a weak creature that isn't special at all. But then one day comes along a tricky snake who tries to pit them against each other even more than they already are. Will Magpie and Turtle fall for Snake's tricks, or will there be a surprising change of heart? The Magpie and The Turtle reminds us of the importance of every living creature, teaches how our actions play a role to hurt of help someone else, and gives insight into American Indian tradition and culture.
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 9781646330898
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Native American folklore told by a Kiowa tribal member Magpie and Turtle haven't always got along. Magpie thinks Turtle is too slow, and Turtle sees Magpie as a weak creature that isn't special at all. But then one day comes along a tricky snake who tries to pit them against each other even more than they already are. Will Magpie and Turtle fall for Snake's tricks, or will there be a surprising change of heart? The Magpie and The Turtle reminds us of the importance of every living creature, teaches how our actions play a role to hurt of help someone else, and gives insight into American Indian tradition and culture.
How the Moon Regained Her Shape
Author: Janet Ruth Heller
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1934359025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
After the sun insults her, the moon gets very upset and disappears, but with the help of her friends, the moon gains more self-confidence each day until she is back to her full size. Includes facts about the moon's phases and related activities.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1934359025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
After the sun insults her, the moon gets very upset and disappears, but with the help of her friends, the moon gains more self-confidence each day until she is back to her full size. Includes facts about the moon's phases and related activities.
Perma Red
Author: Debra Magpie Earling
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 163955064X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Set on Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation in the 1940s, this is “a love story of uncommon depth and power [and a] superb first novel” (Booklist, starred review). On the reservation, summer is ending, and Louise White Elk is determined to forge her own path. Raised by her Grandmother Magpie after her mother’s death, Louise and her sister have grown up into the harsh social and physical landscape of western Montana, where Native people endure boarding schools and life far from home. As she approaches adulthood, Louise hopes to create an independent life for herself and an improved future for her family—but three persistent men have other plans. Since childhood, Louise has been pursued by Baptiste Yellow Knife, feared not only for his rough-and-tumble ways but also for the preternatural gifts of his bloodline. Baptiste’s rival is his cousin, Charlie Kicking Woman: a man caught between worlds, torn between his duty as a tribal officer and his fascination with Louise. And then there is Harvey Stoner. The white real estate mogul can offer Louise her wildest dreams of freedom, but at what cost? As tensions mount, Louise finds herself trying to outrun the bitter clutches of winter and the will of powerful men, facing choices that will alter her life—and end another’s—forever. “Beautiful . . . This novel will stand proudly among its peers in Native American literature and should have strong appeal to fans of Louise Erdrich.” —Library Journal “You will be mesmerized.” —NPR
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 163955064X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Set on Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation in the 1940s, this is “a love story of uncommon depth and power [and a] superb first novel” (Booklist, starred review). On the reservation, summer is ending, and Louise White Elk is determined to forge her own path. Raised by her Grandmother Magpie after her mother’s death, Louise and her sister have grown up into the harsh social and physical landscape of western Montana, where Native people endure boarding schools and life far from home. As she approaches adulthood, Louise hopes to create an independent life for herself and an improved future for her family—but three persistent men have other plans. Since childhood, Louise has been pursued by Baptiste Yellow Knife, feared not only for his rough-and-tumble ways but also for the preternatural gifts of his bloodline. Baptiste’s rival is his cousin, Charlie Kicking Woman: a man caught between worlds, torn between his duty as a tribal officer and his fascination with Louise. And then there is Harvey Stoner. The white real estate mogul can offer Louise her wildest dreams of freedom, but at what cost? As tensions mount, Louise finds herself trying to outrun the bitter clutches of winter and the will of powerful men, facing choices that will alter her life—and end another’s—forever. “Beautiful . . . This novel will stand proudly among its peers in Native American literature and should have strong appeal to fans of Louise Erdrich.” —Library Journal “You will be mesmerized.” —NPR
The Myths of the North American Indians
Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
The Folktale
Author: Stith Thompson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520033597
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
As interest in folklore increases, the folktale acquires greater significance for students and teachers of literature. The material is massive and scattered; thus, few students or teachers have accessibility to other than small segments or singular tales or material they find buried in archives. Stith Thompson has divided his book into four sections which permit both the novice and the teacher to examine oral tradition and its manifestation in folklore. The introductory section discusses the nature and forms of the folktale. A comprehensive second part traces the folktale geographically from Ireland to India, giving culturally diverse examples of the forms presented in the first part. The examples are followed by the analysis of several themes in such tales from North American Indian cultures. The concluding section treats theories of the folktale, the collection and classification of folk narrative, and then analyzes the living folklore process. This work will appeal to students of the sociology of literature, professors of comparative literature, and general readers interested in folklore.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520033597
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
As interest in folklore increases, the folktale acquires greater significance for students and teachers of literature. The material is massive and scattered; thus, few students or teachers have accessibility to other than small segments or singular tales or material they find buried in archives. Stith Thompson has divided his book into four sections which permit both the novice and the teacher to examine oral tradition and its manifestation in folklore. The introductory section discusses the nature and forms of the folktale. A comprehensive second part traces the folktale geographically from Ireland to India, giving culturally diverse examples of the forms presented in the first part. The examples are followed by the analysis of several themes in such tales from North American Indian cultures. The concluding section treats theories of the folktale, the collection and classification of folk narrative, and then analyzes the living folklore process. This work will appeal to students of the sociology of literature, professors of comparative literature, and general readers interested in folklore.
Japanese Fairy Tales
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A collection of traditional Japanese stories adapted and retold for a western audience.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A collection of traditional Japanese stories adapted and retold for a western audience.
The Turtle and the Island
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711206977
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A creation myth from Papua New Guinea, with stunning naive-style paintings.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711206977
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A creation myth from Papua New Guinea, with stunning naive-style paintings.
Wind from an Enemy Sky
Author: D'Arcy McNickle
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826311009
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A novel about a fictional Northwestern tribe.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826311009
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A novel about a fictional Northwestern tribe.
The Book of Indian Crafts & Indian Lore
Author: Julian Harris Salomon
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Tells how various articles connected with Indian life were made and used. Some subjects included are Indian music, games, dances, and food. Grades 6-8.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Tells how various articles connected with Indian life were made and used. Some subjects included are Indian music, games, dances, and food. Grades 6-8.
The Southwest
Author: Elva A. Harmon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
An annotated bibliography of fiction, history, biography, poetry, drama, and folklore from and about the southwestern region of the United States.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
An annotated bibliography of fiction, history, biography, poetry, drama, and folklore from and about the southwestern region of the United States.