The Navajo Year

Walk Through Many Seasons

Written by Nancy Bo Flood

Illustrated by Billy Whitethorne

Salina Bookshelf

2006

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The Navajo Year by Nancy Bo Flood

For the Navajo people, the new year begins in October, when summer meets winter. The Navajo Year, Walk Through Many Seasons follows the Navajo calendar, and provides poetic descriptions of the many sights, sounds, and activities associated with each month.

With startling and realistic illustrations by the Navajo artist, Billy Whitethorne.

“… truly lovely verbal descriptions… The desert landscape comes alive with bright, stunning colors.” – School Library Journal

Follow Coyote throughout the year in this beautiful and poetic award-winning picture book, and explore how the Navajo observe the rites and passages of each month.

Awards

  • 2007 Children’s Choice Award
  • 2007 Notable Children’s Social Studies Trade Book

The Navajo Year Workbook

This book is a stew pot of ideas for writing activities and exploration. Also contact Nancy Bo Flood for author visits and writing workshops.

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The Navajo Year Workbook by Nancy Bo Flood

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