This Otoe Indian legend explains how, after a magically harmonious period in the world when Man and the animals lived in peace, Man changed and became abusive, so that only Dog and Horse have remained close.
A blend of two Cherokee folktales, in which the Cherokee trickser rabbit Ji-Stu journeys to a treacherous forest in a strange land, hoping to be transformed into a singer even better than Redbird.
Pictures tell a traditional trickster tale in which a rabbit outsmarts Coyote, who is out to trap him. Includes text and suggestions for storytelling activities in the back.
Retells in Navajo and English the story of the two sons of Changing Woman and the Sun, who overcome many dangers to protect their people from the monsters who attack them.
A retelling of the Indian legend which explains why the Navajo always plant a scattering of zinnia flowers among their food crops and respect every spider.
Describes the traditional coming-of-age ceremony for young Apache women, in which they use special dances and prayers to reenact the Apache story of creation and celebrate the power of Changing Woman, the legendary ancestor of their people.