C is for Chickasaw walks children through the letters of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Writing with multiple age groups in mind, Wiley Barnes has skillfully crafted rhyming verse that will capture and engage a younger child s imagination, while also including in-depth explanations of each object or concept that will resonate with older children. The colorful illustrations by Aaron Long reflect elements of Southeastern Native American art and serve to familiarize children with aspects of this distinctive artistic style. A supplementary section with questions and activities provides a springboard for further discussion and learning.

C is for Chickasaw

Children's Books

Wiley Barnes

Biographies

White Dog Press

<p>C is for Chickasaw walks children through the letters of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Two lines of rhyming verse introduce each topic, followed by additional information explaining its place or importance in Chickasaw culture. Colorful illustrations familiarize readers with the style of Southeastern Native American art, while a question and activity section provides a springboard for further discussion. C is for Chickasaw can be paired with the companion learning tools, C is for Chickasaw app and C is for Chickasaw coloring book, providing additional opportunities to have fun learning about Chickasaw language and culture.</p>

C is for Chickasaw Coloring Book

Activities, Crafts & Games

Funny Fani

<p>About the Author\nWiley Barnes, a Chickasaw citizen, holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University, and has spent twenty-one years forging a career in the publishing industry, and the last fourteen years with the Chickasaw Nation. Barnes is the author of the non-fiction children’s book, C is for Chickasaw, which received a Gold Benjamin Franklin for Best New Voice: Children’s/Young Adult, a Bronze Moonbeam for Multicultural Nonfiction Picture Book, was an Oklahoma Book Award Finalist, and was adapted into an app in 2017, followed by a coloring book in 2018. Funny Fani' is Barnes’s second children’s title. He lives in Ada, Oklahoma, with his wife and two children.\nFunny Fani' (fuh\-NEE') is a squirrel who loves animals. When she goes on a special trip to the zoo, Fani' imagines making friends with all of the animals, big and small! Follow Fani' on a silly rhyming adventure and learn the Chickasaw words for every animal she encounters. For even more animal fun, explore the oversized glossary, discover dozens of interesting animal facts, and learn how certain animals relate to Chickasaw history and culture.</p>

Funny Fani'

Animals

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