Pushing Up The Sky

Synopsis:

From acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac comes a collection of seven lively plays for children to perform, each one adapted from a different traditional Native tale. Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring Native cultures to life for young people. Each play has multiple parts that can be adjusted to suit the size of a particular group and includes simple, informative suggestions for props, scenery, and costumes that children can help to create. Introductory notes and beautiful, detailed illustrations add to young readers' understanding of the seven Native nations whose traditions have inspired the plays.

Educator Information
Children aged 7 to 10 can learn more about Indigenous culture and traditions as they read and act in these dramas, full of comedy and tricksters! Pushing Up the Sky includes ideas for adapting the plays for different-sized groups, as well as providing suggestions for costumes, scenery and props.

Additional Information
96 pages | 7.38" x 10.25"