The Boy From Pickerel Lake by Steve Barse is a fictionalized biography chapter book about a young Dakota High School basketball star. Set in the early 1930’s, Bill Sheldon becomes the only Native high school player in South Dakota. The life story of Harold Barse, the author’s father.
Retail Price: $11.95 |
Takoza: Walks With the Blue Moon Girl, By Tara Perron, is an endearing, lyrical illustrated children’s story about a young Dakota girl, walks with the blue moon girl, and her Zunzi (grandmother). The grandmother teaches her, Takoza (granddaughter), through story while making star quilts, and planting and caring for a garden.
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The Wolf’s Trail, by Thomas D. Peacock, and published by Holy Cow! Press, this story tells of Zhi-Shay, an elder wolf, and a litter of young wolves living somewhere on the side of a hill overlooking the river that flows through Nagahchiwangong in Northern Minnesota. Zhi-Shay, who knows the whole story of the parallel relationship between wolves and the Ojibwe going all the way back to the beginning, sharing it with his nieces and nephews, and us. Replete with universal lessons, The Wolf’s Trail is the story of the Ojibwe, told by wolves, of what they were and have become, and the promise of their becoming.
A site with more book information and wolf-related resources is available here: www.thewolfstrail.com Retail Price: $16.95 |
The Tao of Nookomis by Thomas D Peacock, a collection of twelve stories set in Ojibwe country. This second edition is published by KDP and available through us. Just ask for it in the comment section of your order, or email.
Retail Price: $14.95 |
“The Dancers” by Thomas Peacock and illustrated by Jacqueline Paske Gill. The story of a girl and her auntie, dancing, love and bravery. Retail $10.99
Animals of Kheya Wita
by Tara Perron and illustrated by Jacqueline Paske Gill. Introduces animals in English/Dakota. Retail $10 plus shipping |
Grasshopper Girl by Teresa Peterson and illustrated by Jordan Rodgers. A story about a girl and her father. A unique story within a story. Retail $10.00
Animals of Nimaamaa-aki by Tara Perron and illustrated by Jacqueline Paske Gill. Introduces animals in Ojibwe/English. Retail $10 plus shipping
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“Rez Dog” by Heather Brink and illustrated by Jordan Rodgers. A story about a little dog searching for a home, and a girl in search of a friend. Retail $10
Nenaboozhoo Steals Fire by Dr. Giniwgiizhig and Niizhobines, and illustrated by Jordan Rodgers. A traditional Ojibwe story about when Nenaboozhoo acquires fire. Retail $11.95
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“Forever Sky” by Thomas Peacock and illustrated by Annette Lee, (Minnesota Historical Society) which just received a Kirkus starred review as well! A story about two boys missing their grandmother. Retail $16.95.
When the Boy and Rabbit Helped Each Other by Dr. Giniwgiizhig and Niizhobines, and illustrated by Jordan Rodgers. A traditional Ojibwe story about how the rabbit got to be the way it is today. Retail $11.95
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"Beginnings" by Thomas Peacock tells the coming home story of Donovan Manypenny, an Ojibwe man who follows the ancient migration route of the Ojibwe back home. Retail $15.95
When the Boy Was Made Into a Whirlwind by Dr. Giniwgiizhig and Niizhobines, and illustrated by Jordan Rodgers. A traditional Ojibwe story about a boy who learns a lesson in how to treat others. Retail $11.95
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Rabbit and Otter - A delightful story about a rabbit and otter who go harvesting wild rice. In English and Ojibwemowin. Written by Liz Granholm, illustrated by Anna Granholm. Retail Price $10
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