Two little Navahos dip their sheep / by Eva L. Butler ; illustrated by Jane Bateman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Butler, Eva L. (Eva Lutz), 1897-1969, author.

Contributor:

Bateman, Jane, 1911-1975, illustrator.

E.M. Hale & Company, publisher.

Caroline F. Schimmel Collection of Women in the American Wilderness (University of Pennsylvania)

Schimmel, Caroline F., donor, associated name.

Series:

Picture scripts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Navajo Indians--Juvenile fiction.

Navajo Indians.

Families--Juvenile fiction.

Families.

Sheep--Juvenile fiction.

Sheep.

Penn Provenance:

Schimmel, Caroline F. (donor) (Schimmel Collection copy)

Physical Description:

47, [1] pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

Place of Publication:

Milwaukee : E.M. Hale and Company, 1939.

Summary:

"Tells young readers the story of a normal day in the life of a Navajo family, with a glossary in the back with Navajo terms. Sheep dipping is shown, the practice of "dipping" sheep in sulphur water to prevent pests and fungal infections. Other scenes in the story depict Navajo cooking, trading, travel, and general family life; overall, it paints the picture of a peaceful, hard working, and kind community."--Vendor's description.

Local Notes:

Schimmel Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2019 by Caroline F. Schimmel.

Schimmel Collection copy: illustrated paper wrappers bound in.

OCLC:

6569742