Colin and the Legend of the Weeping Willow

by Anna Casamento Arrigo

In keeping with the ideas, inherited tales, and legends, which strive to explain nature’s phenomena, Colin and the Legend of the Weeping Willow does not disappoint. This is a creatively crafted work that strives to explain one such phenomenon—the weeping willow. Like many legends, it uses cultural beliefs and practices while also introducing some Native American values, their heritage, and practices. An endearing account of how the weeping willow came to be is recounted by a grandmother to her very inquisitive grandchild.

Kindle Edition

Published December 8, 2022

Reviews

[Krissi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute book on Native American culture and folklore.

[Kristina Gallo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet children book with great illustrations. Grandma is talking about old legend to her grandson.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story.
Thanks to Goodreads and Ms. Arrigo for the digital copy.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If youre looking gor a book to give a little cultural breadth to your kiddos thus is a good one. An enjoyable read about a little boy who visits his grandparents. While visiting his grandma shares the legend of the weeping willow with him. The author nicely combines the visit with grandparents experience with a deeper story about native American legends while having the grandmother share a legend with the child. Well written, the story is spread through the pages well to keep moving along without getting stuck on a page and has very nice illustrations.

[Jryona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've finished reading this one. The story is great and very informative of the culture and traditions of native Americans. Also, the flow of the story is easy to follow. I love the Illustration as well, it captured the emotions and the settings of the story. I recommend this one for your kids<3
Kudos to the Author and the Artist of this book<3

[Chelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Weeping Willow

The weeping willow is a beautiful tree. I loved that this was made into a story I read it to my daughter although she didn’t understand all of it she enjoyed all the birds and the beautiful pictures. I love how sweet his grandma was and how warm it felt.

[Edie Walls · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fine. Middle of the line story and art - I wonder if a child would enjoy this, or just be bored.

[Anna Casamento Arrigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Legendary Read!


This story gets a five star rating *****hands down!
Author, Anna Casamento Arrrigo, expertly weaves a story of love, compassion and nature to create “Colin and the Legend of the Weeping Willow.” When my niece comes to visit, We will be sitting together reading this legend. Anna’s ending ties the storyline together and leaves the reader with a very heartwarming experience. A Native American legend and a really good way teach our little ones family values. I highly recommend this book!

(Roger L. Marcum)