02282cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500290015926400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801190040552012680052453400450179265300380183770000210187585600430189699900170193952311UtSlPG20260610134215.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a53061095  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aClark, Ann Nolan,d1896-199514aThe Little Navajo Herder 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-06-12  aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Little Navajo Herder" by Ann Nolan Clark is a children's book written in the early to mid-20th century. This beautifully illustrated work 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. 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, 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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNavajo Indians -- Juvenile poetry1 aDenetsosie, Hoke40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52311  c93145d93145