This story is about a girl named Dani (Dah-nee). Dani is the Potawatomi word used to describe affection toward a beloved or special daughter. So, Dani represents not just the special love we share with our human families but also our special status as the beloved children of Creator and of Earth, who was made by Creator to be our mother. I hope you enjoy getting to know Dani in these pages. --Kaitlin Dani touches a frost- covered branch on the oak tree in her yard. She shivers. Winter, or bbon , is coming in a few days. Her family will light a fire, or shkodé , and think about the darkest night of the year. Many of her friends are afraid of the dark, but not Dani. The dark feels like a hug, and winter is a time for cozy hugs. The dark of winter reminds us to rest--even the bears rest in winter. Excerpted from Winter's Gifts by Kaitlin B. Curtice All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
