When a silly monkey throws a coconut from a tree, a foolish rabbit thinks that the sky is falling, in a tale that teaches readers to think for themselves.

In this retelling of an Ojibwe tale, a girl's act of bravery to save her family leads to the appearance in the world of the delicate and tender flower called the lady's slipper.

Contents: Lagoo, the story-teller -- Shin-ge-bis fools of the North Wind -- The little boy and girl in the clouds -- The child of the Evening Star -- The boy who snared the sun -- How the summer came -- Grasshopper -- Mish-o-sha, the magician.

Coyote is tricked by some butterflies who laugh so hard about their joke that they cannot fly straight.

More than 30 stories from a variety of Native American tribes cover creation myths, hero tales, and trickster stories, as well as tales of little people, giants, and monsters, and of magic, enchantment, sorcery, and the spirit world. Included are "The White Stone Canoe" (Chippewa), "Raven Pretends to Build a Canoe" (Tsimhian), many more.

A collection of traditional Native American tales celebrating the wonder and mystery of the natural world, arranged under the categories "Fire," "Earth," "Water," and "Air."

During the long cold winter nights, Inuit families snuggled together in their winter houses and listened to tales about a time when unbelievable things could happen. These adventurers broke up the long hours of winter darkness and gave the listeners a cultural and traditional heritage. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers themes, symbols, and characters; and an Expert Commentary section, which makes for great discussion....