Native American Night Before Christmas

Product Description

An innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale, this full-color book takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for a Native American family when Old Red Shirt (the Native American Santa Claus) comes a-calling with his team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread, commodities and other goodies. Renowned Cherokee artist Jesse Hummingbird’s inspired illustrations transform the author’s playful adaptation into a fresh and modern work of art. A delight for people of all ages and cultures, especially those interested in Native customs and art.

Review

“Jesse Hummingbird’s inspired illustrations transform Gary Robinson’s playful adaptation into a fresh and modern work of art. A delight for people of all ages and cultures, especially those interested in Native American customs and art.” ―
Goodminds

“For a child, the poem presents an old story in a new light, complete with a Native Santa clad in buckskins, beadwork and carrying a medicine bundle. If that’s not tradition, I don’t know what is. As for the adults sharing the story, this is a poem that will at the very least, make you smile.” ―
The Circle News

Book Description

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the tipi, not a creature was stirring, nothing crawly, nothing creepy.

About the Author

Award-winning writer and filmmaker Gary Robinson (Choctaw/Cherokee descent) has worked most of his life to create Indigenous content in dozens of Indigenous educational, informational, and documentary television projects. He is the author of sixteen books, including eight books for teens in the PathFinders series. Gary lives in Santa Ynez, California.

Jesse T. Hummingbird is a Cherokee artist who has won awards for his paintings at major shows across the country. He most recently won the best of division for painting at the Heard Museum Indian Market and second place in painting at the SW Arts Festival in Indio, CA. In 2017, he was selected by the Cherokee Nation as a Cherokee National Living Treasure.