Grandfather Four Winds and Rising Moon Author:Michael Chanin, Sally J. Smith Grandfather Four Winds and Rising Moon is a tale in the Native American tradition, a story of the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural environment and of the wisdom of a grandfather being passed on to his young grandson. A drought has come to the land that is home to Grandfather Four Winds and his grandson. Rising Moon is troubled b... more »y what he sees and tells his wise and loving grandfather of his concerns. "Rising Moon, because your are old enough to fret and worry you are old enough to pray." Grandfather then tells Rising Moon an enchanting story from a time long past with a surprising and inspiring conclusion. Grandfather Four Winds and Rising Moon is a gentle reminder of the power of courage, gratitude, generosity, and faith--values found at the heart of all of the world's great traditions. The book is illustrated by Sally J. Smith, whose evocative art makes graphic the belief of many native cultures that spirit exists in all of nature's forms."« less