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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Author: Tomie dePaola
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.
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ISBN-13: 9780590447065
ISBN-10: 0590447068
Publication Date: 1/1988
Pages: 36
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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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 earth.
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Great to teach about art and appreciation for nature and its palette of colors! And Tomie de Paola does great art work :-)
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The legend of the origin of the beautiful Texas flower called the Indian Paintbrush. A good addition to Native American studies.
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Beautiful legend.
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You just can't go wrong with Tomie dePaola!
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a rhythmic and evocative retelling of an indian legend that explains the origin of the indian paintbrush flower.Love the illustrations.


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