Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children
Association of Children’s Booksellers Choice Award, Collections Category
By Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac. Illustrated by John Kahionhes Fadden, D.D. Tyler and Carol Wood. Foreword by Vine Deloria, Jr.
Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum, Inc., 1991.
240 pages, paperback, 9” x 12” trim, for parents, teachers, naturalists, storytellers and children. Illustrated with beautiful line drawings.
Paperback
American Bookseller’s “Pick of the List.”
Contains 25 stories and over 100 activities for children ages 5-12 years. Profusely illustrated with beautiful line drawings and photographs. Includes chapters on Native American storytelling techniques, tips for conducting the activities, a glossary of Indian words and names, index, map of Native North American culture areas, and accompanying teacher’s guide. Co-authored and co-illustrated by Native Americans.