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published
1998
by Scholastic, Inc.
(first published 1988)
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0590486748
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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 dream…more
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Few picture book authors, if any, can compare with Tomie dePaola's style in relating old legends from cultures all over the world.
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush is similar in many ways to another of Tomie dePaola's books, The Legend of the Bluebonnet. Both tales are told with wonderful depth and respect for the peoples from which they were derived. The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush relates the story of a young Indian boy named Little Gopher who grows up feeling different fro...more
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush is similar in many ways to another of Tomie dePaola's books, The Legend of the Bluebonnet. Both tales are told with wonderful depth and respect for the peoples from which they were derived. The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush relates the story of a young Indian boy named Little Gopher who grows up feeling different fro...more
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As an example of Native American mythology, this is a beautiful, moving book. It holds valuable lessons for pagan children as well. It is a teary, wonderful coming-of-age story.
Little Gopher isn't good at the things the other tribe boys are. He doesn't fit in and doesn't feel valuable. The Divine comes to visit him and to bestow upon him an understanding of what his unique gifts are and how he can use those gifts in life to better the lives of those around him. He works hard, fo...more
Little Gopher isn't good at the things the other tribe boys are. He doesn't fit in and doesn't feel valuable. The Divine comes to visit him and to bestow upon him an understanding of what his unique gifts are and how he can use those gifts in life to better the lives of those around him. He works hard, fo...more
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Read in June, 2009
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Read in July, 2008
recommends it for:
artists, Wyoming residents, people who love wildflowers and sunsets
The "indian paintbrush" flower inspired this folktale, retold here by one of my faves, Tomie dePaola.
There is so much that I love about this book, and am excited to share with children. The message about being true to yourself and using your gifts and talents. Seeing how the boy creates canvas and brushes and paints. Seeing the products of his work and being able to explain how art was a way of preserving culture and one way that we've learned about the people who came be...more
There is so much that I love about this book, and am excited to share with children. The message about being true to yourself and using your gifts and talents. Seeing how the boy creates canvas and brushes and paints. Seeing the products of his work and being able to explain how art was a way of preserving culture and one way that we've learned about the people who came be...more
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This is a great story, but my favorite thing to do with this book is simply look at the pictures. Beautiful and bold, it leaves me feeling good about the day.
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Read in January, 2009
DePaola brings diversity to the classroom...I guess...The books look and read too much like each other.
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recommended to Kayla by:
my first grade teacher mrs kuzera
recommends it for: everyone under 10
recommends it for: everyone under 10
This was one of my FAVORITE childhood books. read it and see why :P
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Read in September, 2009
Another beautiful legend beautifully illustrating another Plains wildflower.
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Read in October, 2005
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children...of ALL ages
Part explanation for the beautiful western Indian Paintbrush wildflower and part inspiration story for children with special talents and gifts, as usual dePaola creates a lovely, readble gem which is fun for snuggling on the couch with a (grand)child or suitable for classroom instruction. His appealing pictures, and sweet, simple stories always cheer and move me. As usual, there is an author's note at the back of the book which gives curious adults like me just a little bit more info in case I...more
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Read in October, 2008
I appreciated that this book lauded the value and role of the artist without at the same time denigrating the role or value of the hunter/warrior. My daughter liked The Legend of the Bluebonnets better, but she liked this one as well. It's a beautiful, simple story about using your unique talents for the good of others rather than trying to conform to a role for which you are not gifted.
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I got turned on to dePaola when I was 18 and working in the children's lit section at Barnes and Noble. He's great. Sorry to anyone who may have come in looking for help on one of my shifts and didn't get any. I was hidden away sitting on one of those black footstools reading children's books all day.
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If you remember a book from your childhood, it means that it has achieved its purpose. This book certainly helped me to appreciate nature, and I plan on reading it to little people I might meet in the future.
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Read in August, 1990
I love all of de Paola's books of legends. I especially like this one because I used to pick Indian paintbrushes when I was a kid, so I was familiar with the flower in the legend.
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recommends it for:
Rebecca, who misses Texas I think
Rebecca needs this one! There is another story by the same author about the Texas Bluebonnet I believe. I'll have to find it.
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recommended to Yashna by:
no one
recommends it for: anyone that likes painting
recommends it for: anyone that likes painting
his illustrations are really good and its a rememorable story
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