Books in The Grandfather Series series

As a young girl and her grandfather try to find the right kind of snake for a special Shawnee ceremony, illustrations show what a nearby green snake thinks about everything

“Provides a welcome glimpse at how tribal traditions are woven into the fabric of modern-day life.” —Publishers Weekly

When Silatuyok visits her grandfather in Alaska, she hears a tale she has not heard before. The story is about a girl named Ahnah who learns about the mighty Salmon and how important it is for her people. It is a story that changes the way Silatuyok thinks about her people and life itself.

When Sheryl visits her Grandfather in Northern Arizona on Navajo land, he tells her a story she has not heard before. It is a story that changes the way she thinks about herself and the world. She goes back home excited to share this amazing story with her friends.