{"product_id":"the-animals-speak-the-lakota-way-wamzakashkaiya-lakhzel-wichzeha-ki-a-picture-book-9781419764448","title":"The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way (Wamákashka\u0026#331;'iya: Lakhól Wichóh'a\u0026#331; Ki\u0026#331;) (A Picture Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning Lakota author-artist S. D. Nelson shows what wisdom can be learned from animals in this universal, strikingly illustrated picture book about connecting with the natural world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLakota translation by Dakota Goodhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom our animal brothers and sisters, young readers can learn the Lakota Way, an ancient principle that transmits the virtues and values we should all strive to include in our own lives. If we watch and listen to their teachings, they will prepare us as we make our way through the joys and challenges of our mysterious, wondrous world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author and illustrator S. D. Nelson conveys the concept of the Lakota Way through energetic illustrations and a simple text that names each animal in both English and Lakota, helping children to embrace these Indigenous principles in their daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMother Bear watches over her cubs, guiding us to walk with strength and protect those who need protecting.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOtter, the playful swimmer, reminds us that games and laughter are good for our hearts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd as Tadpole transforms into Frog, he demonstrates we'll make changes in our lives too.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. D. Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.17h x 10.09w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419764448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eS. D. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e, Maȟpíya Kiny'An (Flying Cloud), is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas and the author and illustrator of inspiring children's books that celebrate Lakota and Indigenous cultures. Awards include an American Indian Library Association Honor Book, an ALA Robert F. Sibert Honor, and two Spur Awards from Western Writers of America. His original paintings are held in many national collections, including the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, South Dakota State Historical Society, the Crazy Horse Memorial and State Historical Society of North Dakota. He lives in Cottonwood, Arizona.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"S. D. Nelson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47792937468061,"sku":"9781419764448","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1fa39bc6-78af-4b11-b908-01f223e03ebd.jpg?v=1774985051","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-animals-speak-the-lakota-way-wamzakashkaiya-lakhzel-wichzeha-ki-a-picture-book-9781419764448","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}