| We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga Contributor(s): Sorell, Traci (Author), Lessac, Frane (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 158089772X ISBN-13: 9781580897723 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Seasons - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: 975.004 |
| Lexile Measure: 970 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.9" W x 10.8" (1.12 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Religious Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 199588 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 2019 Sibert Honor Book 2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book NPR's Guide To 2018's Great Reads 2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI) Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 2018 JLG selection 2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. 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. A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude--Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life--Horn Book STARRED REVIEW This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing--School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW An elegant representation--Shelf Awareness STARRED REVIEW |