A mute Indian child has an extraordinary experience one Christmas when, following a figure who seems to be his beloved grandfather who has died, he becomes part of a circle in which he, animals, nature, and all the world join in a moment of peace and good will.
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César Chávez
A simple biography of the man who worked to win fairer treatment of the migrant farm workers in California in the 1960s and to establish the United Farm Workers union.
Lewis Tewanima
As a young boy, Lewis Tewanima was forced from his Hopi village into a government boarding school, where he was prohibited from practicing his native language and traditions. He found that running was a way to bridge the gap between his Indian heritage and American culture, and his talent led him to the 1912 Olympics and a silver medal.
Clatter Bash!: A Day Of The Dead Celebration
Rhyming text presents traditions used to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Kokopelli
Kokopelli the Cicada leads the Ant People from the Dark World up to various other worlds and finally to the Green World, helping teach them along the way what they will need to know to survive and thrive there as the First People.
Three Stalks Of Corn
When Angelica’s grandmother explains the legends and uses of corn, the three tall stalks in the garden take on new significance.
Quail Song
A retelling of a traditional Pueblo Indian tale in which Quail outwits a persistent Coyote.
Pedro, The Angel Of Olvera Street
Little Pedro, who sings like an angel, is allowed to lead the Christmas procession, known as La Posada, through the old Mexican section of downtown Los Angeles.
Little Boy With Three Names
Carlos Y La Feria/ Carlos And The Carnival
Carlos ignores his father’s advice about being careful how he spends his money at the carnival, and soon his pockets are empty.