Books like Her seven brothers by Paul Goble
The book retells a Cheyenne legend in which a girl and her seven chosen brothers are transformed into the stars of the Big Dipper. The narrative explores themes of family, folklore, and the mythology of the Cheyenne people.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Paul Goble
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