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 #1 Pick of the List Book, Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book. Full color.
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
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LEGEND OF THE BLUEBONNET
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Product Weight: 0.30 lbs
Author: dePaola, Tomie
Publication Date: 1996-04-16
Language: English
Publisher: PUFFIN BOOKS
Dewey Decimal Classification: 398.242
Audience Age Group: 04 to 08
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780698113596
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