Live Oak Readalongs: Flecha Al Sol (Arrow to the Sun) (1 Paperback/1 CD) (Other)

from KellyKnox

This retelling of a Pueblo Indian folktale about a boy who must undergo trials while searching for his father won the Caldecott medal for its vibrant art. The story is a simple, familiar one, but with one with great importance for the culture from whence it came. The art is bright and beautiful. ...

from BookConcierge

The subtitle is A Pueblo Indian Tale, and the Caldecott-winning artwork is reminiscent of Native art I've seen, with a color palette rich with oranges, reds, yellows and browns. The book relates how the Lord of the Sun sent his spirit to the people of earth. I cannot help but compare this Pueblo ...

from linnaea44

Amazing illustrations, very authentic of the Pueblo Indians. Every page was so vibrant with color and the storyline speaks to many that want to journey out and find their missing parent. This is a wonderful tale about the sun and the earth. This is a great way to kick off the study of geometric s...

from kacieforest

6. The Pueblo Indian tale by Gerald McDermott is a variation of a Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit if the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men. The overall message of this exquisite picture book is the endurance and persistence to finding an answer to a question without...

from sharty

Other children ridicule the Boy who has no father, so he sets out to learn who his father is. Finally, the third person he comes to in the "world of Men," the Arrow Maker, is willing to help him. He turns the Boy into an arrow, and shoots him to the sun who poses a test to the Boy to determine wh...