Grayhawk's Native American Folktales -- Grayhawk Perkins, Hardcover
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Ages 9-12, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Grades 1-3, Grades 6-8, Grayhawk Perkins, Hardcover, Indian mythology, Indigenous, Juvenile Fiction, Teachings, University Alabama PressBeloved Houma/Choctaw storyteller Grayhawk Perkins shares age-old wisdom in an unforgettable collection of folktales
Grayhawk's Native American Folktales is the eagerly awaited collection of stories by Grayhawk Perkins, a noted Houma/Choctaw storyteller from Louisiana. Drawing on traditional Indigenous tales, Grayhawk transforms these narratives into stories that captivate contemporary readers and audiences.
The collection features universal animal characters such as Deer, Rabbit, Bobcat, Turtle, and Snake that embody a variety of traits. Their adventures and challenges in the natural world reveal human behavior and lessons about how to treat others. Creation stories explain how the world and its inhabitants came to be, including the diligent Crawfish, the origin of skunk stripes, and why opossums are white. Although written for children ages 7 to 12 and their families, all will be charmed by Grayhawk's contributions to Indigenous literature.
Author: Grayhawk Perkins
Publisher: University Alabama Press
Published: 03/15/2025
Pages: 148
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
ISBN: 9780817322311
Audience: Ages 9-12