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Native American Folklore

April 1, 2017 | Michelle

There are many different types of cultures in the world, including our own Native American Tribal cultures here in America. Here are some titles to get you started on delving into their cultural tales and heritage.

The crow's tale : a Lenni Lanape Native American legend by Naomi Howarth

During a hard winter, Rainbow Crow sets out to find the sun and bring warmth to the other animals, but during his journey he is changed in dramatic ways.

Hiawatha and the great peace by Virginia Schomp

"A Native American legend based in part on the true story of the founding of the Iroquois League by the hero Deganawidah and his companion Hiawatha"--Provided by publisher.

The girl who helped thunder and other Native American folktales by James Bruchac
Weather legends : Native American lore and the science of weather by Carole Garbuny Vogel
Between earth & sky : legends of Native American sacred places by Joseph Bruchac

Through the guidance of his uncle and the retelling of various Native American legends, a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place, should be considered sacred, and given respect.

How Chipmunk got tiny feet : Native American animal origin stories by Gerald Hausman
Hiawatha and the great peace by Virginia Schomp

"A Native American legend based in part on the true story of the founding of the Iroquois League by the hero Deganawidah and his companion Hiawatha"--Provided by publisher.

Bear and Turtle and the great lake race [kit] by Andrew Peters

When Turtle challenges Bear to a race along the river, Bear is confident that he can beat Turtle, but Turtle is smarter than Bear can imagine.

First fire : a Cherokee folktale by Nancy Kelly Allen

A retelling of the myth of how fire was first brought to the Cherokee people.