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In this retelling of an Ojibwe folk story, a young girl's brave act of protecting her family brings the delicate and tender lady’s slipper flower into existence. The narrative celebrates Ojibwe traditions and the connection between courage, community, and nature in Native American folklore.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lise Lunge-Larsen
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