
audiobook
Transcriber's Note:
Little Man's family - diné yázhí ba'áłchíní - pre-primer
FOREWORD
THE NAVAHO ALPHABET
A gentle introduction to Navajo life, this short pre‑primer walks listeners through the everyday world of a young boy and his family. Simple sentences describe each member—mother, father, siblings—and the familiar places and chores that fill their days, from building a hogan to caring for livestock. The narrative is rooted in the rhythms of traditional activities, offering a warm glimpse of community and home.
Presented in both Navajo and English, the text uses a streamlined alphabet that can be typed on an ordinary keyboard, making the language feel approachable for new learners. Bright illustrations accompany each line, reinforcing vocabulary for children and adults alike. Listeners will hear the sounds of wool being spun, a dog barking, and the gentle hum of a loom, all while picking up basic words and cultural touchstones. It’s an ideal first step for anyone curious about the Navajo language and the daily life of its people.
Language
en
Duration
~14 minutes (13K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Fulvia Hughes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Oct 23, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1913–1993
Best known for Little Man’s Family, this mid-20th-century writer created simple, child-focused reading materials that introduced young readers to Navajo family life. His work has remained visible through library records and later reprints.
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