The Navajo Year

The Navajo Year,
Walk Through Many Seasons

Salina Bookshelf
ISBN #1893354067

For the Navajo people, the new year begins in October, when summer meets winter.

The Navajo Year, Walk Through Many Seasons follows the Navajo calendar, and provides poetic descriptions of the many sights, sounds, and activities associated with each month.

Startling and realistic illustrations by the Navajo artist, Billy Whitethorne.

“… truly lovely verbal descriptions… The desert landscape comes alive with bright, stunning colors.” – School Library Journal

Follow Coyote throughout the year in this beautiful and poetic award-winning picture book, and explore how the Navajo observe the rites and passages of each month.

2007 Children’s Choice Award

2007 Notable Children’s Social Studies Trade Book