The one-of-a-kind Children's Book & CD!!!!
Written & Read by ~ Joseph M. Marshall III - Sicangu Lakota (Sioux)
(Joseph played a lead role and was the narrarator for the 6-part TNT series, 'Into The West' !)
Illustrated by ~ Joseph Chamberlain - Yankton (Sioux)
(Joseph is a nationally known, award winning artist!)
Music & Sound by ~ John Two-Hawks - Oglala Lakota (Sioux)
(John's music was featured in the Emmy Winning HBO movie, 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee' !)
Winner of a NAMMY nomination (for the audio CD)
(Book Dimensions - 11 1/4" L X 8 3/4" H Hard Cover, 55 Full Color Pages)
How Not to Catch Fish
and Other Adventures of Iktomi
Take a humorous, educational and inspirational
journey with Iktomi, the silly, teacher/trickster
character from centuries of wonderful Lakota
character-building stories. Young people and
adults alike will laugh, learn and discover the
profound wisdom in these fun stories. At long
last, the adventures of Iktomi are now written,
illustrated and put to music and sound, all by
Sioux Indian people! And although these tales
do come from Indian culture, they are not just
'Indian stories'. These are tales which impart
the value of honesty, humility, integrity, love,
selflessness, perseverance, faith, respect,
compassion and so many other qualities we
all need, young and old, to live a good life.
You and your children will love this book!!!!
 Joseph M. Marshall IIIAuthor Joseph Marshall has authored several screenplays and seven previous books, including the highly acclaimed The Journey of Crazy Horse and The Lakota Way, of which the abridged audio version won a NAMMY in 2003, and an 'Audie' in 2004. Joseph was the Native American technical advisor, Narrarator, and played the role Loved by the Buffalo for theTNT/Dreamworks 6-part mini-series Into The West, which was produced by Steven Spielberg. Mr. Marshall is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Lakota Nation. |
 Joseph ChamberlainIllustrator |
 John Two-HawksMusician John Two-Hawks, an Oglala Lakota, is a preeminent master of the American Indian flute and world renowned Indigenous musician, singer and composer. Two-Hawks has also traveled the globe sharing the cultural, character-building teachings which are rooted in the powerful wisdom of American Indian tradition and values. |
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"Delightful! Fun! Amusing! Wise! I always love to have the opportunity
to learn so much from a surprising source. Iktomi is a skinny, entertaining
yet unlikely teacher of much wisdom. Children will love him. Parents will
learn from him. Both will be amused and entertained."
Anne Wilson Schaef
Wanbli Ska Wakan Win
Author of 13 bestselling books, including Native Wisdom for White Minds
"Like a master storyteller, Marshall's stories will have your students totally
immersed in a culture as rich as our country's heritage - rich, traditional
stories told in a way students can't help but learn lessons about culture
and community ... along with math and science!"
Sara C. Lawrence, MT
Director of the ArtsSmart Institute for Learning
"Iktomi and his mischievous adventures with the natural world around
him provide new insight into age old life lessons. There is a little of
Iktomi in all of us, and his experiences teach gentle lessons to young
children of all cultures. His stories and encounters will enrich and
enlighten readers of all ages."
Clarissa Willis, PhD.
Early Childhood Special Education
East Tennessee State University
