Children's Books

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  • Amáyuta Po! - Look at Me!

    Amáyuta Po! – Look at Me!

    $9.99

    This is one of the nine language learning picture books which encourage young readers to be curious, engaged, and confident. Children can explore new topics and discover the world through stories that uphold values such as respect, humility, fair play, kindness, and kinship. This series was also designed to motivate reading for pleasure, building math and reasoning skills, and inspiring young readers for the future.

    This book is a Level 1 book (Ages 3-8) which includes simple sentences and basic words in short stories for new readers.

    The synopsis is as follows:
    This book introduces readers to words they can use to describe themselves and their friends.

    Art by Leslie Stall Widener.

    23 pages including an “About the Artist” page, the Activity Page, and a Glossary.

  • Gnaškála - Froggy

    Gnaškála – Froggy

    $9.99

    Gnaškála – Froggy is a monolingual picture book designed for early elementary and preschool children. “What has little legs and yellow eyes and slimy skin? My new pet, Froggy! I do everything I can to make Froggy happy!” Illustrations by Laura Nikiel. 22 pages including English Glossary

  • Lakȟól’iyapi Oówaptaya Owíyuŋ Wówapi - Lakota Alphabet Coloring Book

    Lakȟól’iyapi Oówaptaya Owíyuŋ Wówapi – Lakota Alphabet Coloring Book

    $19.99

    Thirty-seven cleverly rendered full-page illustrations — depicting letters of the Lakota alphabet and appropriate ready-to-color illustrations — teaches the alphabet and some basic Lakota words in large-format pictures and print.

  • Lé-Aŋpétu kiŋ Maȟpíya kiŋ Tókča He? - What is the Sky Like Today?

    Lé-Aŋpétu kiŋ Maȟpíya kiŋ Tókča He? – What is the Sky Like Today?

    $9.99

    This is one of the 9 language learning picture books which encourage young readers to be curious, engaged, and confident. Children can explore new topics and discover the world through stories that uphold values such as respect, humility, fair play, kindness, and kinship. This series was also designed to motivate reading for pleasure, building math and reasoning skills, and inspiring young readers for the future.

    This book is a Level 1 book (Ages 3-8) which includes simple sentences and basic words in short stories for new readers.

    The synopsis is as follows:

    This is a picture book that introduces young readers to words related to weather patterns.

    Art by Marty Two Bulls

    19 pages including an “About the Artist” page, the Activity Page, translations, and a Glossary.

    2023 Dupree School District and Lakota Language Consortium.

  • Maká waŋ Waŋbláke! - I Saw a Skunk!

    Maká waŋ Waŋbláke! – I Saw a Skunk!

    $9.99

    Maká waŋ Waŋbláke! – I Saw a Skunk! is a monolingual Lakota picture book designed for kids of all ages. Want to learn Lakota prepositions? In this picture book, there is a skunk in the house! Is it under the bed? Is it behind the couch? Will you help us find it? Illustrations by Omani…

  • Matȟóla Ločhíŋ-He - Little Bear is Hungry

    Matȟóla Ločhíŋ-He – Little Bear is Hungry

    $9.99

    Matȟóla Ločhíŋ-He – Little Bear is Hungry is about a hungry little boy.

    What did mom cook today? Is it deer meat, pizza, hot dogs, lasagna, or a surprise?!

    This fun story practices questions and answers and ends with a traditional Lakota recipe for buffalo soup.

    Written by the 9th grade students of the Dupree High School Lakota Class (2020-2021).

    Illustrated by Cheyenne River Lakota artist Tammy Joy Granados.

    21 pages.

  • Mní kiŋ ówaŋča - Water is Everywhere!

    Mní kiŋ ówaŋča – Water is Everywhere!

    $14.99

    Mní kiŋ ówaŋča – Water is Everywhere! is one of four picture books from the Science Series. As a beginner science book, it introduces young readers and listeners to facts and words related to water. Illustrations by Marty Two Bulls. 23 pages.

  • Pȟatkáša Zuyá Iyáya Ké - Turtle Goes to War

    Pȟatkáša Zuyá Iyáya Ké – Turtle Goes to War

    $14.99

    Pȟatkáša Zuyá Iyáya Ké – Turtle Goes to War is the first book in a series of three intermediate monolingual Lakota readers. Based on the Lakota story from Ella Deloria. In this funny tale, a turtle meets friends on his path to war and succeeds in playing tricks on people. Illustrations by Allison Horner. 44 Pages.

  • Pispíza waŋ Wayáwa Iyáye - Prairie Dog Goes to School

    Pispíza waŋ Wayáwa Iyáye – Prairie Dog Goes to School

    $9.99

    Prairie Dog Goes to School is a fun bilingual picture book designed for Preschool through Elementary children. It tells the story of a prairie dog on his way to school. Along the way, he meets different animals and they join him. The story is modeled along the lines of the classic Lakota tale, “Turtle Goes…

  • Šuŋgíla Kiŋ Náǧi Waŋgláke - The Fox Who Saw His Own Shadow

    Šuŋgíla Kiŋ Náǧi Waŋgláke – The Fox Who Saw His Own Shadow

    $9.99

    Šuŋgíla Kiŋ Náǧi Waŋgláke – The Fox Who Saw His Own Shadow is a monolingual Lakota picture book designed for kids of all ages.

    One day when Little Red is rabbit hunting, he is amazed to meet another fox just like him. In this funny tale, Little Red learns about day and night – and his own sense of rivalry.

    Illustrations by Thomas Hilley.
    21 pages including English Glossary.

  • Táku tókȟuŋpi he? - What are They Doing?

    Táku tókȟuŋpi he? – What are They Doing?

    $9.99
    Táku tókȟuŋpi he? – What are they doing? is designed to help early elementary and preschool children learn 11 basic action verbs and nouns while practicing their reading and pronunciation.
    The cat is sitting, the horses are running, and the girl is swimming!
     
    Illustrations by František Valer.
    21 Pages.
  • Tȟašíyagnuŋpa na Siŋtéȟla - Meadowlark and the Rattlesnake

    Tȟašíyagnuŋpa na Siŋtéȟla – Meadowlark and the Rattlesnake

    $14.99
  • Tȟatȟáŋka na Wàta - The Buffalo and the Boat

    Tȟatȟáŋka na Wàta – The Buffalo and the Boat

    $9.99

    Tȟatȟáŋka na Wàta – The Buffalo and the Boat is a bilingual picture book designed for early elementary and preschool children. It tells the entertaining story of a buffalo in his bull boat traveling down the river and meeting friends. Each different animal joins buffalo and they continue down the river until the surprise ending….

  • Thiwáhe kiŋ Thiléhaŋyaŋg Hípi - The Family Comes to Visit

    Thiwáhe kiŋ Thiléhaŋyaŋg Hípi – The Family Comes to Visit

    $9.99

    This is one of the nine language learning picture books which encourage young readers to be curious, engaged, and confident. Children can explore new topics and discover the world through stories that uphold values such as respect, humility, fair play, kindness, and kinship. This series was also designed to motivate reading for pleasure, building math and reasoning skills, and inspiring young readers for the future.

    This book is a Level 1 book (Ages 3-8) which includes simple sentences and basic words in short stories for new readers.

    The synopsis is as follows:
    Uŋčí arrives for a visit and brings a surprise treat! This book introduces readers to words about the five senses.

    Art by Tammy Joy Art (Aka Tammy Granados)

    18 Pages including an “About the Artist” page, the Activity Page, and a Glossary.

  • Tókhel Yaúŋ He? - How Are You Doing?

    Tókhel Yaúŋ He? – How Are You Doing?

    $9.99

    This is one of the nine language learning picture books which encourage young readers to be curious, engaged, and confident. Children can explore new topics and discover the world through stories that uphold values such as respect, humility, fair play, kindness, and kinship. This series was also designed to motivate reading for pleasure, building math and reasoning skills, and inspiring young readers for the future.

    This book is a Level 2 book (ages 8-10), including a high-interest story for expanding vocabulary, and conversation skill improvement.

    The synopsis is as follows:
    This book introduces words that describe feelings you might encounter throughout the day. Big emoji faces that illustrate emotions and responses guide you through various feelings.

    Art by Tammy Joy Art (Aka Tammy Granados).

  • Wačhí Awášteyalaka he - Do you like to dance?

    Wačhí Awášteyalaka he – Do you like to dance?

    $9.99

    Wačhí Awášteyalaka he? – Do you like to dance? is a monolingual picture book designed for early elementary and preschool children. This book asks various questions about dancing. Quickly or slowly? Indoors or outdoors? Alone or with friends? How do you like to dance? Illustrated by Marty Two Bulls. 18 pages.