I am reposting this in recognition of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Here you will find picture books, and a few board books, by and about American Indians, First Nations citizens, and Alaska Natives. Many of these authors have other titles of note as well, be sure to check them out for more wonderful content. #readwoke
The girl and the wolf
Katherena Vermette
jE Vermette
Read Woke, Picture Books, Nature
"A young girl becomes lost in the woods after wandering too far away from her mother. Scared because she is lost, she encounters a large wolf who reminds her of her own ability to survive and find her mother again."--
At the mountain's base
Traci Sorell
jE Sorell
Read Woke, Picture Books
"At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing. The strength in their song sustains them through trials on the ground and in the sky, as they wait for their loved one, a pilot, to return from war."--Amazon.
Kiss by kiss / ocêtôwina : A Counting Book for Families
Richard Van Camp
eBOOK
Read Woke, Board Books
Fry bread : A Native American Family Story
Kevin Noble Maillard
eBOOK
Read Woke, Picture Books
This one has it all! Fabulous rhyming text, wonderful illustrations, and a wealth of backmatter make this a perfect book for sharing in groups or one on one.
- Casey
You hold me up
Monique Gray Smith
eBOOK
Read Woke, Picture Books
An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
The forever sky
Thomas D. Peacock
jE Peacock
Read Woke, Picture Books
Two young Ojibwe brothers, Niigaanii and Bineshiinh, look to the stars and spin stories, some inspired by Uncle and some of their own making, as they remember their grandmother.
Bowwow powwow : bagosenjige-niimi'idim
Brenda J. Child
jE Child
Read Woke, Picture Books, Animals
"When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow."--Provided by publisher.
This book is a celebration! Don't miss the fun.
- Casey
We sang you home
Richard Van Camp
eBOOK
Read Woke, Board Books
A pair of parents celebrate their new baby.
The good luck cat
Joy Harjo
jE Harjo
Read Woke, Picture Books, Animals
Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.
This is US Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo's, only picture book, and it is lovely.
- Casey
Jingle dancer
Cynthia Leitich Smith
jE Smith
Read Woke, Picture Books
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Black bear red fox : colours in Cree
Julie Flett
jBOARD BOOK Flett
Read Woke, Board Books, Animals
A book demonstrating colors in English as well as in Cree, along with the pronunciation.
First laugh : welcome, baby!
Rose Ann Tahe
eBOOK
Read Woke, Picture Books
A Navajo family welcomes a new baby into the family with love and ceremony, eagerly waiting for that first special laugh. Includes brief description of birth customs in different cultures.
A beautiful custom, and book--sweet from start to finish.
- Casey
Baby learns about animals
jBOARD BOOK Baby
Read Woke, Board Books
Baby feeds and trains the family's animals.
A stunning take on the classic "girl meets wolf" tale, just right for sharing.
- Casey