Bowwow Powwow

Written by Brenda J. Child · Translated by Gordon Jourdain · Illustrated by Jonathan Thunder

A powwow transforms into a magical dance of dogs, sparking imagination and wonder.

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32 pages· 432 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~550L

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Bookroo's summary

Windy Girl's imagination takes flight at a powwow, where her uncle's stories inspire a whimsical vision: a bowwow powwow with dogs as dancers. As she watches jingle dresses and listens to drums, Windy envisions a world where tails wag to the rhythm of tradition. Amidst the vibrant celebration, she dreams of a magical gathering where every paw and ear joins in the dance. What wonders will her imagination conjure next?

From the publisher

Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy can tell such stories herself-about her dog, Itchy Boy, and the way he dances to request a treat and how he wriggles with joy in response to, well, just about everything. When Uncle and Windy Girl and Itchy Boy attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers in their jingle dresses and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Now Uncle’s stories inspire other visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers-all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow. This playful story by Brenda Child is accompanied by a companion retelling in Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain and brought to life by Jonathan Thunder’s vibrant dreamscapes. The result is a powwow tale for the ages.