How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Firefly & Fern Summary

This charming Native American folktale, retold by acclaimed authors Joseph and James Bruchac, explains the origin of the chipmunk's distinctive stripes through a timeless story of nature and consequence. Children will delight in discovering how a small animal's encounter with a larger force of nature leads to an unexpected transformation that we can still see today. A wonderful introduction to Native American storytelling traditions that celebrates curiosity and the natural world.