Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children
ALA Best Book for Young Adult
Natioinal Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold Award, recognizing excellence as a parenting resource that is both informative and engaging
By Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac. Illustrated by David Kanietakeron Fadden and Carol Wood, with full-page scratchboard art by Jo Levasseur. Foreword by Dr. Merlin Tuttle, Director, Bat Conservation International.
Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum, Inc., 1994.
146 pages, 7” x 9” trim, for parents, teachers, naturalists, storytellers, children.
Paperback
Contains 8 stories, numerous activities for children ages 5-12 years. Profusely illustrated with beautiful line drawings, scratchboard nighttime scenes and photographs. Co-authored and co-illustrated by Native Americans. Includes chapters on Native American storytelling techniques, tips for conducting the activities, a glossary of Indian words and names, index and a map of Native North American culture areas.