How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

By James Bruchac, Joseph Bruchac, Jose Aruego (illustrator)

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Bear brags that he can do anything-even stop the sun from rising. Brown Squirrel doesn't believe him, so the two wait all night to see if the sun will rise. Sure enough, the sky reddens and the sun appears. Brown Squirrel is so happy to be right that he teases…

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1 author picked How Chipmunk Got His Stripes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Annemarie Riley Guertin

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I love this Native American folktale because it is a lesser-known one, and its message is appropriate for young children. Chipmunk, the main character, learns a great lesson about bragging. Folktales are an excellent resource for teaching children lessons without being preachy. This one has messages about kindness, bragging, and friendship. The illustrations are amazing too!

From Annemarie's list on folktales for children ages 4-8.