Jackson, Ellen B., 1943-

The precious gift : a Navaho creation myth / by Ellen Jackson ; illustrated by Woodleigh Marx Hubbard. - New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c1996. - [33] p. : col. ill ; 29 cm.

Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.).

A retelling of part of a Navajo creation and evolution myth in which of all the animals the lowly snail alone is responsible for bringing pure water to the new land.

4.8 Follett Library Resources. K-3 Follett Library Resources.

067189725X 0689804806

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Navajo Indians--Folklore.
Tales--Southwest, New.
Snails--Folklore.
Snails--Folklore.
Navajo Indians--Folklore.
Indigenous people of North America--Folklore.
Folklore--Southwest, New.
Snails--Folklore.
Navajo Indians--Folklore.
Native Americans--Southwestern States--Folklore.
Folklore--Southwestern states.
Snails--Folklore.
Navajo Indians--Folklore.
Indigenous people of North America--Folklore.
Folklore--Southwest, New.

E99.N3 / J27 1996

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