Children
- Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians
- How Marten Got His Spots
- How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be
- How the Summer Season Came
- Mary Quequesah's Love Story
- Montana: Stories of the Land
- Owl's Eyes and Seeking a Spirit
- The Turtle Who Went to War
Indian Reading SeriesCoyote Stories of the Montana Salish IndiansDeveloped by the Salish Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesThree Coyote tales—"Coyote Gets Lovesick," "Coyote and Raven," and "Coyote's Dry Meat Turns into Live Deer"—are told and illustrated by members of the Salish Indian tribe. The tribe historically lived in the mountains and plains of Montana and now makes its home on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana. The Salish have long taught their youth through stories, including stories about Coyote the Trickster. Illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings, and written at a fourth grade reading level, these ancient Coyote stories are now available to a new generation of children everywhere. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press64 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesHow Marten Got His Spots and Other Kootenai Indian StoriesDeveloped by the Kootenai Culture CommitteeIllustrated by Debbie Joseph Finley and Howard Kallowatt, Jr.Recorded by Kootenai elders and illustrated by Kootenai artists from the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana, these Kootenai stories were originally intended to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture. The collection includes "How Marten Got His Spots," in which Marten learns a hard lesson in obedience; "Coyote and Trout," in which Coyote learns the consequences of greed; "Little Weasel's Dream," in which the child Little Weasel learns the importance of listening to his elders; and "Tepee Making," an illustrated lesson in tepee construction. For centuries, Kootenai children and adults gathered on cold, dark winter nights to listen and learn from stories like these. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press48 pages, illus., map |
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Indian Reading SeriesHow the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be and Other Assiniboine Indian Storiesby Jerome Fourstar and Richard Blue TalkIncluding three stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people, How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be includes explanatory and cautionary tales from the Assinboine tribe, a tribe whose members are now located primarily on the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations in northern Montana. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these traditional tales have been handed down for generations and were designed to teach young tribal members Assiniboine history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories will appeal to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the Assiniboines. Copublished with Fort Peck Tribal Library48 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesHow the Summer Season Came and Other Assiniboine Indian Storiesby Jerome Fourstar, Isabel Shields, George Shields, Sr., and othersRecorded by Assiniboine storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists from the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana, these Assiniboine stories were originally intended to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture. Enter into the legendary world of the Assiniboine through six traditional tales: "How the Summer Season Came"; "Assiniboine Woman Making Grease"; "Indian Love Story"; "How the Big Dipper and North Star Came to Be"; "True Story of a Ghost"; and "Duckhead Necklace." Copublished with Fort Peck Tribal Library104 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesMary Quequesah's Love Story: A Pend d'Oreille Indian TaleTold by Pete BeaverheadDeveloped by the Salish Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesIn Mary Quequesah's Love Story, a tale from the buffalo-hunting era of the nineteenth century, Mary Quequesah confronts the difficulties of love. After Mary's husband leaves her, a wise old woman dreams of her sorrow and tells her how to win him back. Elegant woodcuts by noted Native American artist Dwight BilleDeaux accompany this complex story, which, while written at a fifth-grade reading level, will speak to readers of all ages. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press32 pages, illus. |
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Montana: Stories of the LandBy Krys Holmes"Montana: Stories of the Land includes the 'Indian side of the
story.' It offers Indians' perspectives not just on the settlement
era of Montana history, but on the Depression, World War II, and
the 1972 Constitutional Convention. . . . This text tells all the
stories of the land." |
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Indian Reading SeriesOwl's Eyes and Seeking a Spirit: Kootenai Indian StoriesDeveloped by the Kootenai Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesThese Kootenai Indian stories were recorded by Kootenai elders and illustrated by Kootenai artists from the Flathead Indian Reservation. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press32 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesThe Turtle Who Went to War and Other Sioux Storiesby Eunice Alfrey, Ann Lambert, Lavina Perry, and George WhitebirdThe Turtle Who Went to War includes five stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people. These traditional Sioux tales, originally designed to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture, include elements of friendship, bravery, loyalty and revenge. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these high interest stories are perfect for reluctant readers and offer a fascinating way for readers of all ages to learn about the Sioux. Copublished with Fort Peck Tribal Library64 pages, illus. |
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