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: | 1997-09-15 | | Illustrator: | Ted Rand | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 8.0 in | | Width: | 10.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 4.0 oz |
Publisher's Note In this poignant story, the counting rope is a metaphor for the passage of time and for a boy's emerging confidence facing his greatest challenge: blindness. "While classified as an Indian story, the love, hope, and courage expressed are universal".--"Booklist", starred review. Full color.
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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