Seattle Picks: Native American Books for Kids

Birdsong

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2020

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The Case of Windy Lake

by Hutchinson, Michael

Book - 2019

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The Forever Sky

by Peacock, Thomas D.

Book - 2019

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Indian No More

by McManis, Charlene Willing

Book - 2019

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Powwow

A Celebration Through Song and Dance

by Pheasant-Neganigwane, Karen

Book - 2020

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We Are Water Protectors

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2020

All copies in use Availability details Holds: 85 on 22 copies

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The Whale Child

by Egawa, Keith

Book - 2020

On order Availability details Holds: 11 on 8 copies

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All Around Us

by Gonzalez, Xelena

Book - 2017

The debut work of author Xelena González (Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation). A grandfather and his granddaughter find circles all around them, in this lovely meditation on the cycles of life and nature. The debut work of author Xelena González (Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation). A grandfather and his granddaughter find circles all around them, in this lovely meditation on the cycles of life and nature. Show less

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The Apple Tree

by Tharp-Thee, Sandy

Book - 2015

A Cherokee boy plants an apple seed in his backyard. The boy is patient with the seedling and puts a sign for people not to step on it. Great way to introduce patient and caring to young readers. A Cherokee boy plants an apple seed in his backyard. The boy is patient with the seedling and puts a sign for people not to step on it. Great way to introduce patient and caring to young readers. Show less

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At the Mountain's Base

by Sorell, Traci

Book - 2019

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Awâsis and the World-famous Bannock

by Hunt, Dallas

Book - 2018

Awâsis, a Cree child, stumbles on a baking adventure in this lighthearted picture book celebration of family recipes, new friends, and, of course, the world class bannock. Awâsis, a Cree child, stumbles on a baking adventure in this lighthearted picture book celebration of family recipes, new friends, and, of course, the world class bannock. Show less

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Bowwow Powwow

Bagosenjige-niimi'idim

by Child, Brenda J.

Book - 2018

Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. A playful story by Ojibwe author, Brenda Child Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. A playful story by Ojibwe author, Brenda Child Show less

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The Case of the Missing Auntie

by Hutchinson, Michael

Book - 2020

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Chia and the Fox Man

An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

by Atwater, Barbara J.

Book - 2020

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Cowboy Up!

Ride the Navajo Rodeo

by Flood, Bo

Book - 2013

First-person narrative poems with linked prose explanations to portray the dawn-to-dusk events and activities of a Navajo rodeo First-person narrative poems with linked prose explanations to portray the dawn-to-dusk events and activities of a Navajo rodeo Show less

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A Day With Yayah

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2018

It’s springtime, and Nikki and her grandmother, Yayah in their Indigenous language, are tanning a hide. Along come two kids from next door, eager for their lessons from Yayah. It’s springtime, and Nikki and her grandmother, Yayah in their Indigenous language, are tanning a hide. Along come two kids from next door, eager for their lessons from Yayah. Show less

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"Fall in Line, Holden"

by Vandever, Daniel W.

Book - 2017

A young Navajo boy, Holden, wonders through his day at boarding school. Although he is required to conform to a rigid schedule and strict standards of beh...Show more A young Navajo boy, Holden, wonders through his day at boarding school. Although he is required to conform to a rigid schedule and strict standards of behavior, his internal life is led with imagination and wonder. Conversation starter to learn what impact boarding schools have given to Indigenous people. Show less

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Fatty Legs

A True Story

by Jordan, Christy

Book - 2010

Desperate to learn to read, 8-year-old Olemaun badgers her father to let her leave her island home to go to the residential school for Inuit children in Aklavik, in Canada’s far north. Desperate to learn to read, 8-year-old Olemaun badgers her father to let her leave her island home to go to the residential school for Inuit children in Aklavik, in Canada’s far north. Show less

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First Laugh

Welcome, Baby!

by Tahe, Rose Ann

Book - 2018

A Navajo family with a brand new baby, surrounded by family members who are trying to make the baby laugh. A Navajo family with a brand new baby, surrounded by family members who are trying to make the baby laugh. Show less

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Flying Lessons & Other Stories

Book - 2017

Read "Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains" by Tim Tingle Read "Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains" by Tim Tingle Show less

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Fry Bread

A Native American Family Story

by Maillard, Kevin Noble

Book - 2019

All copies in use Availability details Holds: 19 on 40 copies

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The Girl and the Wolf

by Vermette, Katherena

Book - 2019

While picking berries with her mother, a little girl wanders too far into the woods. When she realizes she is lost, she begins to panic. Beautiful illustration by Flett (Cree-Métis). While picking berries with her mother, a little girl wanders too far into the woods. When she realizes she is lost, she begins to panic. Beautiful illustration by Flett (Cree-Métis). Show less

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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

by Robertson, Robbie

Book - 2015

Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iro...Show more Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation. Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon brings the journey of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker to life with arresting oil paintings. Show less

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How I Became A Ghost

A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story

by Tingle, Tim

Book - 2013

The story begins with a compelling hook: “Maybe you have never read a book written by a ghost before. I am a ghost. I am not a ghost when this book begins...Show more The story begins with a compelling hook: “Maybe you have never read a book written by a ghost before. I am a ghost. I am not a ghost when this book begins, so you have to pay very close attention.” Readers meet Isaac, his family and their dog, Jumper, on the day that Treaty Talk changes everything. Show less

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Hungry Johnny

by Minnema, Cheryl

Book - 2014

Family and community values underpin this tale of a young Ojibwe child forced to wait while local elders get first crack at a communal feast. Family and community values underpin this tale of a young Ojibwe child forced to wait while local elders get first crack at a communal feast. Show less

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