Forest Relatives

By Ty Gwy Wilson

Take a walk through the forest and discover the animals the Cherokee people have known for generations.

Forest Relatives: A Cherokee-English Animal Picture Book is an engaging introduction to Cherokee language, wildlife, and culture for children of all ages. Beautiful full-color illustrations bring each forest animal to life while simple vocabulary lessons make learning both fun and memorable.

Readers will discover the Cherokee names for bears, deer, foxes, raccoons, beavers, birds, turtles, fish, frogs, and many other woodland creatures. Every page includes:

- Cherokee syllabary

- Easy-to-read phonetic pronunciation

- English translation

- Beautiful nature illustrations

Designed for beginning language learners, families, teachers, libraries, and homeschool programs, this book creates a welcoming first step into one of North America's oldest living Indigenous languages.

More than just an animal book, Forest Relatives encourages children to see nature with curiosity, respect, and gratitude. It reflects the Cherokee understanding that every living thing is connected and that we share the world with countless relatives who deserve our care.

Whether read at bedtime, in the classroom, or on the trail, this book inspires young readers to learn new words, explore the outdoors, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Cherokee people.

Perfect for:

Ages 3-10Parents and grandparentsClassrooms and homeschool programsLibraries and museumsCherokee language learnersNature loversCultural education

Learn. Read. Honor. Remember. We Are All Forest Relatives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H82KZTL4
• ISBN13: 9798256125042
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Pe Church
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7