{"product_id":"we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga","title":"We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga","description":"The Cherokee community is grateful for the blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by best-selling Cherokee author Traci Sorell.\n\nThis award-winning seasonal picture book is for 3-7-year-olds interested in contemporary Indigenous stories that are both accessible and universal for all kid readers.\n\nThe word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences.\n\nWritten by best-selling and award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell, this look into the Cherokee community is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.\n\n2020 American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book\n2019 Sibert Honor Book\n2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book\n2019 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book\n2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award\nNPR's Guide To 2018’s Great Reads\n2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI)\nKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018\nSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2018\n2018 JLG selection\n\n\"A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude\"—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW\n\n\"The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life\"—Horn Book Magazine, STARRED REVIEW\n\n\"This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing\"—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW\n\n\"An elegant representation\"—Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 158089772X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.158089772X.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lessac, Frane|Sorell, Traci\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47267829973169,"sku":"RDV.158089772X.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/158089772X-0.jpg?v=1778436997","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}