DePaola, T. (1983). The legend of the bluebonnet an old tale of Texas. New York, NY: Putnam.
This book is a Native American old Texas folk tale
about the origin and legend of the bluebonnets. Drought and famine have hit the
Texas plain and the people of the Comanche tribe are suffering. A little girl She-Who-Is-Not-Alone is one of
the few children left in the tribe. Her whole family has died in the drought
and famine and all she has left is her beloved doll with a headband made of
brilliant blue feathers. The Great Spirits want the people to make a great sacrifice
to replenish the Earth. She-Who-Is-Not-Alone makes the greatest sacrifice of
all. The Great Spirits replenish the Earth and give the Texas hills beautiful
bluebonnets. The illustrations are lush and vivid and enhance this beautiful folktale.
Grade Level: 2-5
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