Itse Selu
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Itse Selu

Written by Daniel Pennington · Illustrated by Don Stewart

Experience the magic of a Cherokee harvest festival through Little Wolf's eyes.

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32 pages· 1,546 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Journey to pre-Columbian North America with Little Wolf as his Cherokee village prepares for Itse Selu, the harvest festival. Anticipation fills the air with the promise of a feast, storytelling, and the sacred corn dance. Discover the vibrant traditions and language of the Cherokee people, woven into a tapestry of cultural celebration. Will the night unfold as expected, or will surprises await under the starlit sky?

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Step back in time for a captivating glimpse of Cherokee life in pre-Columbian North America. Join Little Wolf and his family as they prepare to celebrate Itse Selu, the harvest festival. As night approaches the village, the magic of anticipation fills the air. The luscious feast, Grandfather’s storytelling, and the sacred corn dance weave a magical tapestry of tradition. ITSE SELU celebrates the rich and expressive spirit of the ancient Cherokee culture. The inclusion of Cherokee vocabulary introduces readers to their language and creates a unique texture. A pronunciation key, alphabet, and glossary are included. The remarkable realism of Don Stewart’s illustrations transports us effortlessly to Little Wolf’s peaceful world.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,546
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about race and ethnicityBooks about harvest festivalsBooks about social life and customs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11772
Publication
Published
February 1, 1994
First published
April 1, 1994
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780881068504

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