In this video, the books is read by Uŋčí April as a part of Story Time with Uŋčí and Lala, produced by Akta Lakota Museum. It can be found HERE.
Image Description: Book cover - "Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back. A turtle walking with its head lifted by a lake. The moon rises over tipis on the other side of the lake.
Book Description:
In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki.
About the Author
Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed Abenaki children's book author, poet, novelist and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. Coauthor with Michael Caduto of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, Bruchac's poems, articles and stories have appeared in over 500 publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored more than 50 books for adults and children. For more information about Joseph, please visit his website www.josephbruchac.com.
Where to Buy the Book
Where to Read for Free
This book is available for free through the virtual library, Internet Archive.
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