Tomie dePaolo retells the Comanche Indian legend of how the bluebonnet came to Texas. The legend tells of a tribe in Texas that is suffering through extreme drought and famine. A brave, orphaned Comanche girl, She-Who-is-Alone, sacrifices her one possession so the spirits will forgive her tribe for their selfishness. The girl's heroic act of love is rewarded the next morning with bluebonnets growing on the hill and rain that begins to fall to end the drought. The tribe renames her One-Who-Dearly-Loved-Her People.
DePaolo's vivid and vibrant full page paintings, paired with the powerful retelling shows an understanding and appreciation of the Native American culture and customs. This book is a great way to introduce the concepts of selflessness, legends/folktales, and State Symbols of Texas.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/4gcGlxsTrqE
Visit the author at http://www.tomie.com
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