Hoke denetsosie illustrator (4 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good-. Staples rusted. Cover is shelf worn. ; A bilingual English - Navajo picture book that tells the story of a Navajo child's daily life. Contains a short Navajo language primer at the end of the book. A new alphabet that converted spoken Navajo into written language was created for the books. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 232 pages.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. [A wonderfully illustrated history of icons in Navajo history]Bound in publisher's blue cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Pages unmarked. 342 pages, illustrations, maps, portraits, 29 cm. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Oblong paperback with white covers with stapled spine. Light soil on covers. Tight binding. Black and white drawings. 5x7 with 64 pp. A story of Indian life.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Special Edition. The Little Navajo Herder by Ann Nolan Clark is a children's book written in the early to mid-20th century. It presents a narrative that captures a year in the life of a young Navajo girl, exploring her experiences as she tends to her family's sheep herd and learns about traditional Navajo life and customs. A moving story in extended poem format dealing with seasonal change, tribal life, family tensions, storytelling, conflict with non-native peoples, hunger and sacrifice. Four stories "of a year in the life of a little Navajo girl" was originally printed in four books i 1940. Here the single book format, in First edition, 1951, is separated by Winter, Autumn, Spring, and Summer in 149 pages. Beautifully illustrated on every page by pen and ink pictures by Hoke Denetsosie. Desert coral cloth covers with some color loss GOOD. Past gift inscription on ffep. No other extraneous markings . " The book emphasizes themes of family, nature, and the cultural significance of her responsibilities as a herder. The story follows the little girl's daily activities throughout the seasons, beginning with Winter, Autumn, Spring, Summer detailing her connection to her family, the land, and the animals she cares for. From her mother's hogan to the vibrant descriptions of sheep herding, wool processing, and the joy of community gatherings, she learns valuable lessons about hard work and resilience. Through her eyes, readers gain insights into the Navajo way of life, including practices such as dyeing yarn, weaving, and the importance of storytelling, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful, often harsh, landscapes of the Southwest. The book celebrates the girl's growth and the bond she has with her mother and father, reflecting both the innocence of childhood and the significance of cultural heritage." Project Gutenberg Ann Nolan Clark, born Anna Marie Nolan, was an American writer who won the 1953 Newbery Medal. Ann Nolan Clark won the 1953 Newbery Medal for her children's novel, Secret of the Andes. Hoke Denetsosie was a full Blood Navajo, born in a Hogan in 1919, somewhere east of the Grand Canyon, where he spent his childhood. Hoke, like many other Navajos, is a born artist and is essentially self-taught, having had practically no training. From his childhood he drew and painted pictures but he had never done any work in Black and white until 1939 when he was asked to illustrate Ann Clark's book "Little Herder", written in the Navajo language for the Education Department of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Moving story in extended poem format dealing with seasonal change, tribal life, family tensions, storytelling, conflict with non-native peoples, h (illustratore).…