How Spirit Dog Made the Milky Way: A Retelling of a Cherokee Legend

This early reader retells a traditional Cherokee legend about the origin of the Milky Way. It follows a Cherokee couple whose daily life of fishing and making cornmeal is disrupted by a giant dog that repeatedly steals their food. When their neighbors come together to help them protect their cornmeal, their combined efforts lead to the celestial explanation for the Milky Way. The book offers a gentle introduction to Indigenous folklore, themes of community, perseverance, and the wonder of natural phenomena. It's suitable for ages 4-11, providing both a captivating story and cultural insight.

A Cherokee couple spends their days fishing and making cornmeal. When a giant dog steals their cornmeal, the neighbors all gather to help. Find out how this Cherokee legend explains the creation of the Milky Way.