Key Selling Points When the children disregard the Creator's request for them to take care of the animals and they refuse to listen to their parents, a strange thing happens. Explores themes of disrespect, disobedience and the consequences of choices. This is a Cherokee origin story that teaches Cherokee values. Brad Wagnon is a lifelong resident of the Gideon community and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. For 10 years, he taught Cherokee history, culture and language at Tahlequah High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Brad currently works for Cherokee Nation Community and Cultural Outreach. Written in both Cherokee and English, the book will familiarize readers with the Cherokee syllabary and language.