Tales of Wonder I and II: Traditional Native American Stories for Children

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Replaced VHS copy with this DVD. Tales of Wonder I and II is a two hour enchanting collection of Indian stories and legends handed down from generation to generation. Entertainment for the whole family. 18 stories in all!

Native American Fireside stories are told in the native tradition by acclaimed storyteller and linguist, Gregg Howard and accompanied by Flutist, Nash Hernandez. Talented sketch artist Kathleen Raymond Roan creates drawings as the stories unfold. Included among the stories are:

Tales of Wonder I:

Rabbit & the Bear - The value of working together for the good of all

Why Rabbit has a Short Tail - The result of playing tricks on others

Why Possum's Tail is Bare - When ego gets in the way

The Ruby Necklace - An origin story of the first corn

Origin of Fire - How nature and humans work together

Pleiades and the Pine Tree - Story of six mischievous Indian boys

Little Gray Bat - What happens when you lie about who you are

Little Turtle - What happens when we try to be someone we're not

How Deer Got Antlers - The disgrace of cheating

Tales of Wonder II:

Flying Squirrel - Illustrates the power of believing