The Legend of the Bluebonnet

The Legend of the Bluebonnet PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113594
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little Comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possession--and the Great Spirit's answer results not only in much needed rain but a very special gift in return. "An ideal complement to Native American and Texas studies..."Booklist

Helga's Dowry

Helga's Dowry PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780833503619
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Helga, a troll, ventures into the world of people to earn her dowry to marry Lars, but things do not work out as she hopes.

How the Stars Fell Into the Sky

How the Stars Fell Into the Sky PDF Author: Jerrie Oughton
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395779385
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.

Where the Buffaloes Begin

Where the Buffaloes Begin PDF Author: Olaf Baker
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486839729
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
This magnificently illustrated Caldecott Honor book recounts ten-year-old Little Wolf's determined quest to witness a legendary event from Plains Indian lore and his journey's unexpected effect on his tribe.

Not Quite Narwhal

Not Quite Narwhal PDF Author: Jessie Sima
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481469096
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.

The Friendly Beasts

The Friendly Beasts PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698116615
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
"The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page....A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured." -- Booklist (starred review)"Beautiful." -- The Horn Book"Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout." -- School Library Journal

The Legend of the Poinsettia

The Legend of the Poinsettia PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698115678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.

Turquoise Boy

Turquoise Boy PDF Author: Terri Cohlene
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780439635882
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47

Book Description
A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier. Includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs.
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