Hardcover We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga Book

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ISBN: 158089772X

ISBN13: 9781580897723

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

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Item: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
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Author: Nadya

by Traci Sorell

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Book Overview

The Cherokee community is grateful for the blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by best-selling Cherokee author Traci Sorell.
This award-winning seasonal picture book is for 3-7-year-olds interested in contemporary Indigenous stories that are both accessible and universal for all kid readers.

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 best-selling and award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell, this look into the Cherokee community is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.

2020 American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book
2019 Sibert Honor Book
2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book
2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book
2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award
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

"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 Magazine, 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

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:158089772X

ISBN13:9781580897723

Release Date:September 2018

Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing

Length:32 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 9.9" x 10.8"

Age Range:4 to 7 years

Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2

Related Subjects

Community Life Family Values Native American Culture Nature And The Environment Traditions And Customs Children's Literature Non-Fiction Children's Children's Books

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Gratitude for We Are Grateful

Published by Nadya , 8 months ago

This is a graceful, loving book - I love the reminder to find blessings and show gratitude on a daily basis. I also enjoy the introduction to the Cherokee language and Syllabary, and say Wado (thank you) to Traci Sorell and illustrator Frané Lessard for this lovely book.