Through the guidance of his uncle and the retelling of various Native American legends, a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place, should be considered sacred, and given respect.
When Bear and Brown Squirrel get into an argument about whether Bear can keep the sun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomes Chipmunk, the Striped One.
A collection of tales adapted from the stories collected by Henry R. Schoolcraft during the thirty years he lived among American Indians in the West and around the Great Lakes.
Discusses the origins and cultural significance of Native American mythology and folklore and describes common myths involving the creation of the world, animals and their behavior, tricksters, and heroes.