How did strawberries come to be? The legend begins long ago, when the first man and woman have a quarrel. The woman leaves in anger, but the Sun, taking pity on the repentant husband, sends tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife's retreat. Only one berry has the power to reunite the couple Luminous paintings perfectly compliment this Cherokee tale of respect and friendship. Author Joseph Bruchac, Pictures by Anna Vojtech.