Synopsis A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.
This picture book retelling of a Texas folk tale tells of how a young Comanche girl sacrifices her most prized possession in order to bring about the end of a devastating drought. The girl's generosity is later rewarded in a very special way by the Great Spirit. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Details
Publication Date:
1996-04-01
Illustrator:
Tomie Depaola
Edition Description:
Reissue
Size
Height:
10.0 in
Width:
8.3 in
Thickness:
0.2 in
Weight:
4.8 oz
Publisher's Note This favorite legend, based on Comanche lore, tells the story of how the bluebonnet, the state flower of Texas, came to be. A "Reading Rainbow" Review Title. An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book. A Booklist Children's Editors' Choice. A NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book. Full color.