Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book by Robbie Robertson, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee from The Band. Drawing on Iroquois oral tradition, Robertson retells the transformative story of how Hiawatha and a spiritual guide worked to unite five warring nations under the Great Law of Peace—a democratic framework that later influenced the US Constitution. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon brings the tale to life with stunning oil paintings. The book includes an original song performed by Robertson, making it both educational and inspiring for young readers and families.