Titres dans Autochtones d'Amérique du Nord

How the Stars Came to Be is a whimsical tale that follows the journey of a curious and brave young Native American girl, Kaya. In a world where the night sky is an empty canvas, Kaya, with her question about the absence of stars, sets forth an ancient prophecy that leads her on a magical quest.

How the Eagle Got Its Wings is a captivating tale that weaves together the profound wisdom and spiritual beliefs of Native American cultures. Set in a time when humanity lived in harmony with nature, the story follows a young Native American boy named Little Hawk, who embarks on a transformative quest to unravel the mystery of how the eagle acquired its majestic wings.

The Mischievous Adventures of a Cherokee House Minder is a heartwarming tale set in the Cherokee Nation Reservation, Oklahoma. The story introduces Tayanita, one of the unseen Cherokee Little People, known for playfully guarding a Cherokee family's home.

Curious Coyote embarks on a daring journey into the vast desert, drawn by a mysterious light. He overcomes various challenges with the help of desert dwellers—a clever lizard, a patient tortoise, and vigilant rabbits, each teaching him valuable lessons about adaptation, patience, and vigilance.

The Legend of the Dreamcatcher is a heartwarming children's book that tells the enchanting tale of Luna, a young and curious fox, who embarks on a quest to save her forest friends from bad dreams. Luna seeks the guidance of the wise old owl who shares the legend of the Dreamcatcher—a magical creature that weaves webs to catch bad dreams. Determined to help her friends, Luna sets off on a brave journey through the enchanted woods, meeting helpful forest creatures along the way.

Little Bear's Journey to Understanding follows the journey of a young bear cub named Little Bear as he embarks on a quest to discover his heritage and understand the wonders of the natural world. Guided by Wise Old Owl, Little Bear explores the secrets of the forest, encounters the guardian spirit of nature, embarks on a great river journey, and seeks wisdom from the revered elders of a Native American village.

Tâpwê can’t wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve—especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom’s advice: Watch out for tricksters!

Al comienzo de todo, los viejos nos cuentan, el cosmos estaba callado y quieto. Solo la luna brillaba redonda en la vasta y estrellada oscuridad del cielo. Noche antigua da un nuevo giro a dos tradiciones nahuas: el conejo que la Serpiente Emplumada colocó en la luna, y el Señor Tlacuache que gobernó la Tierra cuando se creó a los humanos, y que robó el fuego de los dioses para darles calor.

Während sich der zwölfjährige Häuptlingssohn Winnetou selbst bereits als großer Krieger sieht, ist sein Vater Intschu-tschuna der Meinung, sein Sohn muss erst noch lernen, sein hitziges Gemüt zu zügeln und Verantwortung für andere zu übernehmen. Winnetou ergreift die Chance, sich seinem Vater gegenüber zu beweisen, als das Ausbleiben der Büffel seinen Stamm existenziell bedroht.

In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the Mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing. As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgotten until the 1960s. Though the true story of these stones was not fully recovered, the power of the Mahu still calls out to those who pass by them at Waikiki Beach today.

Everyone knows how rude and grumpy bears can be if they don't get enough sleep! When a bad-tempered bear trips over a tiny turtle, no one can foresee the consequence. When Turtle challenges Bear to a race along the lakeshore, Bear is confident about the outcome. But Turtle is smarter than Bear can imagine.

American Indian Fairytales is a collection of Native American folklore retold for children and young adults. Margaret Compton (1852-1903) drew on authentic lore from a wide selection of regions. The tales include "The Story-Teller Himself", "Snowbird and the Water-Tiger", "The Coyote or Prairie Wolf", and "How Mad Buffalo Fought the Thunder-Bird".

The teacher Patrick Healy traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around 500 myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the ninth volume of his work, 33 Native American Myths, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little Comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possession - and the Great Spirit's answer results not only in much needed rain but a very special gift in return.

Coyote, Buffalo, and the Rock is an adaptation of a traditional Native American folktale told by the Sioux of the Great Plains. In the story, Coyote gives the gift of a blanket to a rock as he takes a walk with buffalo. When it gets cold and rains, Coyote takes it back. But the rock objects and chases after him. What will happen when rock finally catches him and teaches him a lesson?

Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed.

Colors of the Wind: A Native American Story is an enchanting tale following a young boy named Kai who embarks on a journey of discovery, learning about the ancient wisdom of his tribe, conveyed through the mysterious colors of the wind.

Winter Releasing the Birds of Spring is a profound exploration of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ tribe's life as they navigate the transformation from winter to spring.

Written and illustrated by four Indigenous creators, this picture book for 3-7-year-olds is about the first Thanksgiving from a Native American perspective—reshaping the story and perhaps questioning how the United States sees itself. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped.

Rose is a young Métis-Ojibwe girl who has traveled far with her family for the biannual buffalo hunt made up of hundreds of other Métis families. The ritual of the hunt has been practiced for generations, and each hunt must see the community through the next six months. But in recent years, the buffalo population has dwindled, and after days on the hunt, there are no buffalo to be found. Can Rose help her family find the herd that will enable them to survive the long winter?