Titres dans Autochtones d'Amérique du Nord

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.

The book delves into legends of creation, mischievous trickster characters, animal spirits, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. With each story, children are inspired to appreciate their own heritage, embrace diversity, and become stewards of the environment. Whispers of the Earth: Native American Tales and Children sparks curiosity, promotes respect for different cultures, and instills a deep appreciation for the contributions of Native American traditions.

Flight of Change - A Native American Tale of Caterpillars and Butterflies is a heartwarming tale set in a Native American tribe, centered on a young boy named Running Deer and his mentor, Silent Bear. When Running Deer discovers a caterpillar, Silent Bear guides him on a transformative journey, teaching him about the life cycle of butterflies, the rhythm of nature, patience, and respect for all life.

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.

The Magical Dreamcatcher: An Ojibwe Adventure is a charming tale that revolves around a young Ojibwe girl, Nokomis, and her magical dreamcatcher. One night, the dreamcatcher transports Nokomis into a dream world—an enchanted forest, where she befriends speaking animals, Mikinaak the turtle, Waabooz the rabbit, and Makwa the bear.

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.

An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film. In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and...

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".

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?

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.

¿Cómo es posible que en lugares tan distantes del mundo se hayan inventado historias tan similares? ¿Es el mismo cuento que viajó de tierra en tierra y fue cambiando en cada una? Kotsi y sus hermanas es una historia contada en Canadá por los habitantes originarios, en la que un viaje en el tiempo quiebra la historia del héroe.

Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit”—just doing a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on—can be more than enough to engrain it into our lives. Therefore, we have transformed timeless legendary stories into 10-minute bite-size chunks long enough to entertain, enthrall, and even educate the listener, but short enough to be enjoyed quickly at bedtime or any other point in our busy modern days.

One of the most well-known constellations in the night sky, the Big Dipper, traces its origins to a Native American legend. Many animals attempted to break through Sky in order to spread light and warmth onto the Earth. Only one of them, a Great Bear—also known as Ursa Major—succeeds. How does Great Spirit reward him?