The Legend of the Cranberry: A Paleo-Indian Tale

The Girl Who Swam With the Fish: An Athabascan Legend

Invaders and Settlers

Kalulu the Forest Queen

Me'ma and the Great Mountain

Bones in the Basket (Native Legends)

Owl in the cedar tree

White Wolf Woman and Other Native American Transformation Myths

The 'Sacred Song of the Hermit Thrush: A Native American Legend' by Tehanetorens is a retelling of a traditional Native American legend that explains the origin of the hermit thrush's beautiful song. The story typically involves a contest or challenge among birds to determine who has the most beautiful voice, with the hermit thrush often emerging as a humble yet surprising victor. The book likely delves into themes of nature, the significance of humility, and the cultural importance of storytelling within Native American communities. Through the legend, readers may gain insight into the values and beliefs of the people who have passed down this tale through generations.

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The Legend of the Cranberry: A Paleo-Indian Tale

Brad Sneed, Ellin Greene, 1993

The Girl Who Swam With the Fish: An Athabascan Legend

Michelle Renner, Christine Cox, 1995

Invaders and Settlers

Nicola Baxter, Rachel Wright, 1994

Kalulu the Forest Queen

Pheobe Negessa-Olweny, Michael Kamugasa

Me'ma and the Great Mountain

Allison Outschoorn, Lorin Morgan-Richards, 2012

Bones in the Basket (Native Legends)

C.J. Taylor, 1994

Owl in the cedar tree

Natachee Scott Momaday, Don Perceval, 1992

White Wolf Woman and Other Native American Transformation Myths

Teresa Pijoan, 1992