This is my House
by Arthur Dorros
All over the world people make houses out of whatever materials they can find. There are caves, tents, boats, grass huts, igloos, pueblos, and apartments among the houses pictured. The children who live in them describe their houses and how they are constructed, why they live like they do, and something about their families. 32 pp. Available from:
The Book Lady, Inc.
8144 Brentwood Industrial Drive
St.Louis, MO 63144
(800) 766-7323
(314) 644-6238 Fax
(Also available is a "Native American Resource" catalog.)
The Olive Press
Multicultural Books & Teaching Resources
The following titles are some of the many publications from The Olive Press' Native American Special Catalog (Fall 1995):
Dream catcher, by Audrey Osofsy. The making and purpose of the dream catcher is wonderfully described as is life in a typical village.
Coyote Places the Stares, by Susan Strauss. The truths and morals of these tales demonstrate Native American wisdom, insight, and humor.
On the Road of the Stars, by John Bierhorst. A collection of Native American night poems and sleep charms.
Through Indian Eyes,by Beverly Slapin and Doris Seale. This teaching resource recounts for children the histories and stories of the many native peoples who have inhabited North AMerica. Confronts the impact on children of stereotyping and distorting history.
Available from:
The Olive Press
5727 Dunmore
West Bloomfield, MI 48322-1613
(810)855-6063
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Giving Thanks:
A Native American
Good Morning Message
by Chief Jake Swamp, illustrated by Erwin Printup, Jr.
"To be a human being is an honor and we offer thanksgiving for all the gifts of life." Chief Swamp's message and the unforgettable illustrations make this story a celebration of the beauty and spirit of the environment. Ages 4-8. Available from:
Gryphon House, Inc.
PO Box 207
Beltsville, MD 20704-0207
(301) 595-9500
(800) 638-0928
(301) 595-0051 Fax
The Elders are Watching
by Dave Bouchard
We all have elders, ancestors, and a cultural heritage. Listen to the American Indian wisdom in this book. The lesson is one of caring for our earth and cultures. Use to initiate activities about families, respect, promises. 56 pp. Available from:
Redleaf Press
450 N. Syndicate, Suite 5
St. Paul, MN 55104-4125
(800)423-8309
(800)641-0115 Fax
Alike and Different:
Exploring Our Humanity WIth Young Children (Revised Edition)
by B. Neugebauer, Ed.
This collection of essays will help you integrate children with special needs and children with a variety of backgrounds into your program. Available from:
National Association for the Education
of Young Children
1509 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1426
(202)232-8777
(800 424-2460
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