
Itse Selu
Cherokee Harvest Festival
Daniel Pennington(Author)
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Published on 1. February 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-88106-850-4 (ISBN)
Description
Step back in time for a captivating glimpse of Cherokee life in pre-Columbian North America. Join Little Wolf and his family as they prepare to celebrate Itse Selu, the harvest festival. As night approaches the village, the magic of anticipation fills the air. The luscious feast, Grandfather's storytelling, and the sacred corn dance weave a magical tapestry of tradition.
ITSE SELU celebrates the rich and expressive spirit of the ancient Cherokee culture. The inclusion of Cherokee vocabulary introduces readers to their language and creates a unique texture. A pronunciation key, alphabet, and glossary are included. The remarkable realism of Don Stewart's illustrations transports us effortlessly to Little Wolf's peaceful world.
ITSE SELU celebrates the rich and expressive spirit of the ancient Cherokee culture. The inclusion of Cherokee vocabulary introduces readers to their language and creates a unique texture. A pronunciation key, alphabet, and glossary are included. The remarkable realism of Don Stewart's illustrations transports us effortlessly to Little Wolf's peaceful world.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 280 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88106-850-4 (9780881068504)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Daniel Pennington (Author); Don Stewart (Illustrator)