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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Author: Tomie dePaola
This story is about Little Gopher who was sad because `he couldn't keep up with the other boys who were always riding, running, shooting their bows, and wrestling to prove their strength.' Luckily for him he had his own special talent, a talent for painting and creating. — When Little Gopher went out into the hills to think about becoming...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780399244971
ISBN-10: 0399244972
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 32
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: GP Putnam's Sons
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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JaneEire avatar reviewed The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush on
Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to earth.
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Great to teach about art and appreciation for nature and its palette of colors! And Tomie de Paola does great art work :-)
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The legend of the origin of the beautiful Texas flower called the Indian Paintbrush. A good addition to Native American studies.
lilbookie avatar reviewed The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush on + 19 more book reviews
Beautiful legend.
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You just can't go wrong with Tomie dePaola!
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a rhythmic and evocative retelling of an indian legend that explains the origin of the indian paintbrush flower.Love the illustrations.


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