Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey is an engaging collection of ancient legends that celebrate the beauty and balance of our natural world. Author Pleasant DeSpain shares traditional stories from diverse cultures, including China, Australia, and Native American tribes, to teach vital lessons about the environment.
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2020. Water gives life to people, animals, and the land. In this story, a young Indigenous girl learns that water must be protected. When a danger called the "black snake" threatens the water, she takes a stand. She speaks up for her people and for the Earth. She calls on everyone to help keep the water clean and safe.
