This book is a traditional Cherokee creation story. It takes place during a time when animals did many of the things that people can do. When the earth was young, the animals lived on a rock above it, and the earth was covered with water. The animals needed more room, but where could they find it? This story retells the delightful Cherokee tale of how the earth was created while teaching the valuable lesson that even the smallest creature can made a difference.Written in both Cherokee and English, this book will familiarize readers with the Cherokee syllabary and language.