{"product_id":"9781778540134","title":"Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka (The Great Spirit) created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to protect this precious creation, Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Kevin Locke is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of Lakota Sioux) and Anishinabe. His Lakota name is Tȟokéya Ináziŋ, meaning \"First to Arise.\" Kevin has been a cultural ambassador for the United States, and he has performed for millions of people across the globe in more than 90 countries as a Hoop Dancer, Indigenous Northern Plains Flutist, and traditional storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Publisher Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356405092524,"sku":"9781778540134","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/6187753482821.jpg?v=1781637838","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9781778540134","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}