Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message

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A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.

For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Also known as the Thanksgiving Address, this good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift. The whole universe – from the highest stars to the tiniest blade of grass – is addressed as one great family.

Now readers of all ages can share in this tribute to the environment, adapted especially for children by Chief Jake Swamp, whose efforts to share this vision of thanksgiving take him all over the world. Chief Swamp’s inspirational message, along with Erwin Printup, Jr.’s unforgettable landscapes, make Giving Thanks a timeless celebration of the spirit of nature.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Swamp, Chief Jake
Published: 09/01/1995
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781880000540
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 11.01h x 7.46w x 0.17d