
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
by Traci Sorell illustrated by Frané Lessac- Grades: PreK - 1
- Ages: 4 - 7
- Format: Paperback Book
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Awards:
Sibert Informational Book Honor ; American Indian Youth Literature Honor
Short Summary
These Cherokee expressions of gratitude for the blessings of every season offer a powerful glimpse into modern Native American life.
Good For:
Loving Celebration of Community, Holiday and Family Sharing, Understanding Cherokee Culture, Profound Exploration of the Seasons
Topics and Themes:
Cherokee Nation, Seasons, Gratitude, Reverence for Nature
These Cherokee expressions of gratitude for the blessings of every season offer a powerful glimpse into modern Native American life.
Good For:
Loving Celebration of Community, Holiday and Family Sharing, Understanding Cherokee Culture, Profound Exploration of the Seasons
Topics and Themes:
Cherokee Nation, Seasons, Gratitude, Reverence for Nature
Product Details
https://clubs.scholastic.com/we-are-grateful%3A-otsaliheliga/9781338602098-rco-us.htmlSummary
The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah in 1821.
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Product Details
- Grades: PreK - 1
- Ages: 4 - 7
- Product Type: Book
- Page Count: 32 pages
- Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 9 1/2"
- Language: English
- Subject & Themes: Native American & Indigenous, Thankfulness & Gratitude, Seasons, Communities & Ways of Life, Learning Another Language
- ISBN 13: 978-1-338-60209-8