Native American Twelve Days of Christmas
Title | Native American Twelve Days of Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Robinson |
Publisher | 7th Generation |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2022-06-04 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1939053684 |
The beloved traditional English Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” has been delightfully adapted to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of Native American tribes from different parts of the US. Author Gary Robinson presents a cultural background for each day’s gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures. Jesse Hummingbird’s vibrant illustrations capture the imagination. As a companion to the popular book Native American Night Before Christmas by the same author and illustrator, these editions are wonderful additions to holiday books for children.
Native American Twelve Days of Christmas
Title | Native American Twelve Days of Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Robinson |
Publisher | 7th Generation |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2022-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781939053459 |
Native American Twelve Days of Christmas delightfully adapts the traditional English Christmas carol with items and traditions found in many Native American tribes.
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin
Title | The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin PDF eBook |
Author | Erin Eitter Kono |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781402738159 |
On each of the twelve days before her Christmas visit, Emma's cousin Jake sends her a letter describing the history, geography, animals, and interesting sites of Wisconsin. Uses the cumulative pattern of the traditional carol to present amusing state trivia at the end of each letter.
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oklahoma
Title | The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oklahoma PDF eBook |
Author | Tammi Sauer |
Publisher | Union Square Kids |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018-09-04 |
Genre | Board books |
ISBN | 9781454929659 |
"Take a fun holiday trip to Oklahoma! As each of the twelve days of Christmas pass, VERY unusual gifts from around the state pile up. Lucky readers are in for a wild countdown!'--From page 4 of cover
Native American Night Before Christmas
Title | Native American Night Before Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Robinson |
Publisher | 7th Generation |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2020-08-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1939053722 |
This innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for an American Indian family when Old Red Shirt (the Indian Santa Claus) comes a-calling. He brings with him his team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread, commodities, and other goodies. Renowned Cherokee artist Jesse Hummingbird’s inspired illustrations transform the author’s playful adaptation into a fresh, modern work of art. A delight for people of all ages and cultures. The title was the winner of the 2010 Moonbeam Award for Holiday Books. A glossary is included to explain terms commonly used in Native communities such as fry bread, commodities, and medicine bundles.
A Piñata in a Pine Tree
Title | A Piñata in a Pine Tree PDF eBook |
Author | Pat Mora |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780618841981 |
Presents an adaptation of the folk song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" in which friends exchange gifts such as piątas and a little girl receives a present from a secret friend whose identity is eventually revealed.
Circle of Wonder
Title | Circle of Wonder PDF eBook |
Author | N. Scott Momaday |
Publisher | UNM Press |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780826321497 |
A touching Christmas tale from Jemez Pueblo, illustrated in color by the author.