Product Overview
Counting in the Lakota language is brought to life in 'Táku Wíčhokaŋhiyaya Wótapi He?' - What Are They Going to Have for Lunch? This enchanting Lakota picture book, illustrated by Wóokiye wiŋ, takes us through the adorable tale of a bunny deciding on dinner while introducing Lakota numbers. Another wonderful collaboration between Dupree School District and Lakota Language Consortium, encouraging you to make reading a nightly tradition and supporting Lakota literacy.
This is one of the nine language learning picture books which encourage young readers to be curious, engaged, and confident. Children can explore new topics and discover the world through stories that uphold values such as respect, humility, fair play, kindness, and kinship. This series was also designed to motivate reading for pleasure, building math and reasoning skills, and inspiring young readers for the future.
This book is a Level 2 book (Ages 8-10) which includes a high interest story that will expand vocabulary and assist in social development.
Translation provided by Iris Eagle Chasing
Art by Wóokiye wiŋ
You can preview the book and hear it read on our YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/5HqKALOCAHY
