First Fire: A Cherokee Folktale

by Nancy Kelly Allen

Book Overview

Why are ravens black? Why do screech owl eyes look red in light? How did we get fire? You'll find the answers to those questions in this retelling of a Cherokee pourquoi folktale. The earth was cold and dark but the animals could see fire coming from the tree on the island. They tried to fly or swim to the island to bring back the fire heat and light. What happened to some of the animals? Which animal brought it back and how? This fictional story...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1628552166
• ISBN13: 9781628552164
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3