I’d be honored if you decided to review the book for your lovely blog. My favorite genre. Inclusion of the Cherokee syllabary is important because most people do not know that Sequoyah invented a writing system of characters that represent each syllable in the Cherokee language. Your book is beautiful and has such a good message for us all. You can hear each Cherokee word pronounced by clicking on the audio links found here: https://www.charlesbridge.com/products/we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga. There are coloring sheets and a free classroom activity guide to download for free at: https://www.tracisorell.com/we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga/. ISBN10: 158089772X She brought so many additional layers to the text. Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. But it started with you offering that free Skype critique through Picture Book Builders. Huzzah! For other children, I hope it provides them a window into a culture they may not be too familiar with because the Cherokee and other tribal nations are mostly invisible in modern U.S. culture. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga By Traci Sorell; illustrated by Frané Lessac (Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.) Celebrate community and gratitude with the Cherokee people who reflect daily on the blessings and challenges each season brings with the phrase “Otsaliheliga,” or “we are grateful.” It makes my heart sing to think kids will be able to find it there. "Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. illustrated by Frané Lessac.) Traveling continues to be a major source of inspiration for my work as I render my impression of a country and its way of life in oil and gouache paintings. * According to storyteller Sorell, the Cherokee people always express gratitude for the little things they are given by saying the phrase, "Otsaliheliga," or "we are grateful." Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. Yes, I always think that’s important because it helps any reader actually learn how another language sounds. Perfect for ages four and up. By focusing on the simple but deeply meaningful theme of gratitude, she's portrayed the strength and lasting nature of her Cherokee heritage in a way that will resonate with young readers of many cultural backgrounds. Required fields are marked *. About We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga. Pine Planes, New York : Live Oak Media, [2019] ℗2019, 9781430143819 1430143819 9781580897723 158089772X 9781430143772 1430143770 9781430143796 1430143797. You are such a good friend, Kathleen. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga is her first picture book. Congratulations! The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. The lucky winner will be selected at random! 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