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What people are saying about Kawoni’s Journey Across the Mountain: A Cherokee Little Red Riding Hood:

“Kawoni’s Journey Across the Mountain: A Cherokee Little Red Riding Hood introduces Cherokee myths and language into the old story giving it a fresh, new face.”

Jackie Lau, Founder and Creator of Stories Preschool

“Very well written and beautiful illustrations too!”

David, Amazon Verified Purchase Review

“I love the spider!”

Garrett, Central Elementary School 4^th Grader

Kawoni is traveling around the U.S. and has even crossed the ocean to visit the U.K.
Here are a few points of interest:

The Yale- New Haven Teachers Institute included Kawoni’s Journey in the recommended Reading List for Students as a text that can be used to engage reluctant readers.

The Prince of Wales Primary School- Enfield included Kawoni’s Journey in their curriculum maps for fourth grade in 2020.

Play’N Around Children’s Theatre Company recommended using Kawoni’s Journey to connect to Florida Standards Connections LAFS.K.RL.3.9 – LAFS.1.RL.3.9 – LAFS.2.RL.3.9 -LAFS. 3.RL.3.9 – LAFS.4.RL.2.6 – LAFS.5.RL.3.9.

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Otter’s Coat: The Real Reason Turtle Raced Rabbit

Otter’s Coat hit #1 New Release on Amazon within two weeks of publication and is now a candidate for the June 2022 Indie Reader Discovery Award.

What others are saying about Otter’s Coat:

“A beautiful pairing to a classic story.” Independent Book Review

“It’s a lovely story and even when you know how it was done, you’ll giggle your way through it.” The Bookbag Book Review, UK

“I love reading twists on the classics- and littles are always drawn to the familiarity, and delighted when the story strays or adds on to what they already know. This beautifully illustrated version will captivate them as they track Rabbit’s tricks, and puzzle over the workings of Turtle and the animals’ clever plan.” MaiStory Book

Otter’s Coat: The Real Reason Turtle Raced Rabbit was also featured in the Storybook Spotlight through One More Book, Mama. Click here to be directed to that interview.

Featured You-Tube Read-Aloud videos can be found here:

Alos Storytime. Click here to be directed to that video.

One More Book, Mama. Click here to be directed to that video.

MaiStory Book. Click here to be directed to that video.

Rabbit and Turtle Escape the Wolves

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