Grandma's Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story
A young girl spends the summer at her grandmother’s home on the Standing Rock Reservation in this illustrated, heartwarming family story from acclaimed, award-winning author-artist S. D. Nelson.
Now that Clara is almost in third grade, she’s finally old enough to spend her first summer away from home visiting her grandma, Unci, and her cousin at their home in Standing Rock Reservation. To welcome her visit, Uncle Louie brings an extra-special surprise in his pickup truck: the tipi that’s been passed down through their family for generations.
The girls learn how to stack the poles and wrap the canvas covering around them, how to paint spirit pictures on its walls, and how the circle of the tipi tells its own story, reminding us how to live in the great Circle of Life. Over long days spent playing outside, doing beadwork together, telling stories, singing songs, and sleeping under the stars, the tipi brings the family closer together.
As summer draws to an end, goodbye comes all too soon, but Clara will always cling to the memories of summer days and starry nights . . . and Grandma’s tipi.
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: en
ISBN: 9781419731921
S. D. Nelson is an award-winning author and illustrator of Native American descent. He was born and raised on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Nelson has a deep connection to his Lakota heritage and often incorporates traditional stories and cultural elements into his work. His illustrations are known for their vibrant colors and intricate details, and he has been praised for his ability to capture the spirit and essence of Native American traditions. In addition to writing and illustrating, Nelson also travels to schools and conferences to share his knowledge and passion for Native American culture. He currently resides in Flagstaff, Arizona with his family.