Quillworker - A Cheyenne Legend
Written and Adapted by Terri Cohlene
Illustrated by Charles Reasoner
This story is about a Cheyenne girl who makes beautiful clothes. She makes
clothes for 7 brothers, but buffalo try to take her away. The brothers protect
her and they all go to live in the sky.
The second half of the book is factual information about the Cheyenne. The
known history of the people is illustrated with historical photographs.
Copyright 1990 The Rourke Corporation, Inc.
Published by Watermill Press, an imprint of Troll Associates,
Inc.
ISBN # 0-8167-2358-3
The second half of the book is factual information about the Cheyenne. The known history of the people is illustrated with historical photographs.
Turquoise Boy - A Navajo Legend
Written and Adapted by Terri Cohlene
Illustrated by Charles Reasoner
This story is about a Navajo boy who seeks to help his people. With his
mother's blessings, he travels the four corners and meets sacred spirits. In
this way the Navajo people come to know the 4 sacred mountains, the 4 sacred
stones, and are introduced to horses.
The second half of the book is factual, giving information on the known history
of the Navajo people. It is illustrated with historical photos.
Copyright 1990 The Rourke Corporation, Inc.
Published by Watermill Press, an imprint of Troll Associates,
Inc.
ISBN # 0-86593-003-1
Why Butterflies Were Made -
A Papago Legend
Retold by Vita Jimenez
Illustrated by Catherine Huerta
This story is about two Papago girls named Sun and Moon. When they find a dead
bird, they are saddened. Sun is so sad, she cannot leave her bed. A Wise Elder
places objects with the colors of the rainbow into a basket. In the morning,
butterflies come out and make the girl happy again. Reading level 3.5-4.0
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Copyright 2002 Harcourt, Inc.
Published by Watermill Press, an imprint of Troll Associates,
Inc.
ISBN # 0-15-323178-5
A Papago Legend
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet -
A Tale of old Texas
Retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaolo
She-Who-Is-Alone is a girl orphaned by a great drought. When the shaman returns
from talking to the Great Spirits, he tells the people that they must sacrific
what they most love because they have become selfish. The girl remembers all of
those who loved her and created a special doll for her. She sacrifices the
doll. The Great Spirits accept her gift, and give rain and Bluebonnet flowers
in return.
Tomie DePaolo uses the last page of the book to discuss the spiritual nature of
the Comanche People.
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Copyright 1983 by Scholastic, Inc.
ISBN # 0-590-42603-6
A Tale of old Texas
She-Who-Is-Alone is a girl orphaned by a great drought. When the shaman returns from talking to the Great Spirits, he tells the people that they must sacrific what they most love because they have become selfish. The girl remembers all of those who loved her and created a special doll for her. She sacrifices the doll. The Great Spirits accept her gift, and give rain and Bluebonnet flowers in return. Tomie DePaolo uses the last page of the book to discuss the spiritual nature of the Comanche People. Visit Scholastic for more information on ordering this book.
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaolo
A Young Native American boy sees a vision that he is to paint pictures of the
exploits of his tribe. He chooses this as his life's work, and is faithful to
his calling, but longs to paint the colors of the sunset. When his wish is
granted, he uses paintbrushes provided by the Great Spirit. These become the
Indian Paintbrush flowers that grow in the high plains, Wyoming and Texas
Tomie DePaolo uses the last page of the book to discuss how he came to tell
this story.
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Copyright 1988 by Tomie DePaola, Inc.
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ISBN # 0-698-11360-8
A Young Native American boy sees a vision that he is to paint pictures of the exploits of his tribe. He chooses this as his life's work, and is faithful to his calling, but longs to paint the colors of the sunset. When his wish is granted, he uses paintbrushes provided by the Great Spirit. These become the Indian Paintbrush flowers that grow in the high plains, Wyoming and Texas
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Squanto's Journey
The Story of the First Thanksgiving
Told by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrated by Greg Shed
The history of the Wampanoag People and of the Pilgrims became intertwinned
with the first landings of the English. Squanto's Journey is the story
told from Squanto's perspective. The story is told plainly in easy to
understand language and supported by beautiful illustrations. This is an
excellent story to read at Thanksgiving, or any time of the year. It is
included in the folktales listings because so much of the story has become
legend.
The author uses the last two pages of the book to provide historical context
and define special words used in the text.
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Copyright 2000 by by Joseph Bruchac and Greg Shed
Published by Scholastic, Inc.
ISBN # 0-439-32328-2
The Story of the First Thanksgiving
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Ella and Her Mean Cousins
A Cinderella Story from America
Written by Cynthia Benjamin
Illustrated by Andrea Wesson
Ella lives on a farm. When her aunt and cousins move in, she finds herself
doing all the chores. In a few years, her father passes on and things get rough
for her. Finally, her fairy godmother, disguised as a pig, provides her with a
new dress and new boots to wear to the barn dance where she snags a handsome
cowboy. This book would make a good counterpoint to other Cinderella stories
and would work as a good writing prompt for young authors to adapt other
folktales.
Reading level is 2.5-3.0
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Copyright 2002 Harcourt, Inc.
Published by Watermill Press, an imprint of Troll Associates,
Inc.
ISBN # 0-15-323149-1
A Cinderella Story from America
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The Rough Faced Girl
Retold by Rafe Martin
Illustrated by David Shannon
This Algonquin Cinderella tale concerns a girl who has tended the fire for so
long that her face has become covered with scars. However, she, not her two
sisters, are able to see the beauty of the earth, and therefore marry the
Invisible Being. This book has terrific illustrations and has been known to
hold a rowdy group of 3rd grade boys spellbound.
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Copyright 1992 Rafe Martin and David Shannon.
Published by PaperStar/Puffin - a division of Penguin-Putnam
ISBN # 0-698-11626-7
Coyote Places the Stars
Retold and Illustrated by Harriet Peck Taylor
This Wasco Indian creation legend is a story about the origin of the
constellations. In this book, Coyote is less of a trickster, and more of a
creative genius, honoring his animal friends by placing their pictures in the
sky. This book has terrific illustrations and is a great jumping off point for
students to create their own star picture and legends
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Copyright 1993 Harriet Peck Taylor
Published by Bradbury Press - a division of Maxwell Macmillian
ISBN # 0-02-788845-2
This Wasco Indian creation legend is a story about the origin of the constellations. In this book, Coyote is less of a trickster, and more of a creative genius, honoring his animal friends by placing their pictures in the sky. This book has terrific illustrations and is a great jumping off point for students to create their own star picture and legends Visit Harriet Peck Taylor to learn more about the author. Visit Macmillion Publishing for more information on ordering this book.
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