The Give-Away: A Christmas Story in the Native American Tradition

by Ray Buckley

Book Overview

Retells the story of the Give-Away, a wide spread practice among Native Americans that teaches the importance of giving back to the community. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687071860
• ISBN13: 9780687071869
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Give-Away, excellent choice

Wonderful combination of christian & earth-centered storytelling. Not dumbed-down for children, yet totally accessible. Lovely artwork. Inspires dialogue with readers on what we have to "give-away."

Refreshing Viewpoint

The best book I have ever read regarding the birth of Christ from an aboriginal viewpoint. Those in the pulpit need to move over and make room.

Great story for adults and children

I became aware of this book yesterday when I heard Ray Buckley read it at a Christmas Tea & Tree for the Red Bird Missionary Conference. The book touched the hearts of each of those present. Small children, youth and adults were warmed with the story.The Give-Away is for all families, with children and without. It would be an excellent resource to give to families that do not attend church. Ray re-presents God's story of love and self-giving by sharing from his tradition the story of giving.

Beautiful Story - great illustrations.

The Give-Away is beautifully written and illustrated. Mr. Buckley's story is simply the story of Christmas, based on the tradition shared by many Native people known as 'the give-away." A friend recommended this book and I share that recommendation with you. The Native people have much to teach in their tradition of the give-away.

Great book used in religious education class

Both the illustrations and the story are wonderful. The book artfully combines Native American spirituality aspects with Christian aspects. I used this book in a "children's church" class at our Native American / Catholic church at Christmas. The kids loved the story and afterwards made a collage of Jesus in the manager surrounded by all the animals mentioned in the story. The book could be used during Easter as well or during a discussion about Native American give-aways.