A long time ago, the entire world was wrapped in total darkness. The animals could not see where they were going or what they were doing, and they knew something had to change. They decided to send three brave animals, one by one, on a daring mission to snatch a tiny piece of the brilliant sun and carry it back to their dark home. Based on an ancient Cherokee myth, this powerful Native American folktale reveals exactly how the animals worked together to finally bring light into their world. Told with soft, rhythmic words and illustrated in bold, dramatic colors of black and bright yellow, this timeless legend pulls you right into the heart of the action. You will be captivated by the courage of the animal messengers as they face the impossible task of capturing the sun.