Flecha Al Sol (Arrow to the Sun) (4 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 jakdomin

Unlike most story picture books, this one uses strong bold shapes and colors to make it's pictures, even the humans are made of geometric shapes. These shapes and drawings bring in a true sense of Native American culture and beliefs. This story is about a boy who is in search of his father who he...

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 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 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...