Synopsis A grandfather and his blind grandson, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1987-10-01 | | Illustrator: | Ted Rand | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 32 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 10.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.4 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A grandfather uses a counting rope to help his blind grandson understand the passage of time. As the boy and his grandfather talk, the cool night becomes a warm day, and as the grandfather recounts the boy's birth and struggle for life, he tries to help the child face the challenge of blindness. Full-color illustrations. Reading Rainbow Feature.
Industry Reviews A Native American grandfather tells a blind boy the inspirational story of the child's birth. "A rich tale of intergenerational love and respect... that reverberates long after the book is closed," PW wrote. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Lopate
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