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Native American Legends and Stories About Grandchildren
Here is our collection of Native American legends and traditional stories about grandchildren.
Native American Grandchild Spirits
Native American Grandchild Stories
The Girl and the Chenoo:
Passamaquoddy Indian story about a girl who turns an ice monster human again by becoming his adopted granddaughter.
A Story About Respect 
The Useless Grandfather:
Versions of a widespread folktale about a boy who shames his parents into treating his grandfather better.
Cipayak, the Northern Lights:
Cree legend about a disrespecful grandson who ignored his grandfather's wise advice and offended the Northern Lights.
Compassion:
Oral history from a Cree elder about the devotion of an adopted grandchild.
Recommended Books of Related Native American Legends
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Sunpainters: Eclipse of the Navajo Sun:
Beautifully illustrated book by a Native artist about a Navajo grandson learning traditional teachings from his grandfather.
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