Nannabah's Friend

by Mary Perrine, Leonard Weisgard (Illustrator)

A Navajo girl feels lonely tending sheep by herself for the first time until she makes some dolls to keep her company and, even better, meets a new friend

Genres: Picture Books

6 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Matrie Harmon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story follows Nannabah as she is first given responsibility to of the family's sheep herd to tend by herself. The reader gets a glimpse into the Navajo culture. The book has a theme of growing independence that is common among many children. Children can relate to her as many have felt what it is like to be alone and in need of a friend. It shows commonalities that all children share regardless of what race or culture they are from.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a gentle story and a nice introduction to the idea of walking in beauty.