Where Long Hair Was Wiped Away: A Cheyenne Story of Family, Courage, and Remembrance at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Lucky's Story Circle)

Lucky's Story Circle: Where Long Hair Was Wiped Away A Cheyenne Story of Family, Courage, and Community Join Lucky and his father, Jet, as they travel back in time through story and imagination to the banks of the Little Bighorn River in the summer of 1876. Told from a Cheyenne perspective and through the eyes of the dogs who lived alongside the people, this gentle historical story introduces young readers to a time when Cheyenne, Lakota, and Arapaho families gathered in a great village along the Greasy Grass. As events unfold, Lucky learns about courage, responsibility, family, and the importance of standing together. Written for children ages 5–10, Where Long Hair Was Wiped Away focuses on the lives of families, children, and community rather than the violence of war. Richly grounded in history, culture, and the natural world, the story encourages readers to see history through Native voices and to appreciate the enduring connection between people, place, and memory. Perfect for families, classrooms, libraries, and anyone interested in Native American history and storytelling. Inside you'll find: A child-friendly introduction to a significant moment in Cheyenne history Beautiful themes of family, courage, community, and resilience Cheyenne reflections from community members A glossary of cultural and historical terms Educational resources for teachers, families, and caregivers Connections to Montana Indian Education for All (IEFA) learning goals Part of the Lucky Story Circle series, where every story helps young readers discover the people, places, animals, and traditions that shape our world.
ASIN: B0H4XHTQ76
VSKU: BVV.B0H4XHTQ76.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Small, Sharon A|Alonso, Marvin
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.