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North American Indians -- Books for Children to Enjoy
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Grandmother's PigeonGrandmother's Pigeon by Louise Erdrich
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One day, Grandmother left for Greenland, hitching a ride on a passing porpoise -- and that was only the start!
Baseball Bats for ChristmasBaseball Bats for Christmas by Michael Kusugak
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In the 1950s, a boy named Arvaaluk lived on the Arctic Circle in Canada, in a village where the children really loved baseball. Based on the author's childhood.
Dream Quest: Stories from Spirit BayDream Quest: Stories from Spirit Bay by Amy Jo Cooper
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Stories about Native young people in Ontario, based on a Canadian TV series.
The Goat in the RugThe Goat in the Rug by Charles L. Blood
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Geraldine, a goat, describes each step as she and her Navajo friend make a rug.
Children of the Midnight Sun: Young Native Voices of AlaskaChildren of the Midnight Sun: Young Native Voices of Alaska by Tricia Brown
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About real children of today.
The Great Ball Game: A Muskogee StoryThe Great Ball Game: A Muskogee Story by Joseph Bruchac
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Who is better, birds or animals? The birds and animals have a ball game to settle the matter.
Rainbow Crow (Dragonfly Books)Rainbow Crow (Dragonfly Books) by Nancy Van Laan
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A traditional Lenape legend, beautifully illustrated.
The Good Luck CatThe Good Luck Cat by Joy Harjo
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Woogle is a rare cat: lucky and luck-bringing.
Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & FreedomCrossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom by Tim Tingle
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An inspiring story of friendhip. 2008 winner of the American Indian Youth Literature Award, picture book division.
Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and BeyondCounting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond by Joseph Medicine Crow
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Dr. Medicine Crow's memories of his long and eventful life. Winner of the 2008 American Indian Youth Literature Award, middle school division.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time IndianThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
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A part-autobiographical novel of life's complexities and challenges. Winner of the 2008 American Indian Youth Literature Award, young adult division.