Synopsis In this picture book retelling of a folk legend, a Native American artist sets out to create a painting that is as beautiful as the sunset. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-04-01 | | Illustrator: | Tomie Depaola | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Publisher's Note This vivid retelling of an old Texas legend reveals how the Indian paintbrush, the state flower of Wyoming, first bloomed, and how a young brave dreams of creating a painting that will capture the beauty of a sunset. "A handsome retelling".--Booklist, starred review. An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book. A NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book. Full color.
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