The legend of the bluebonnet: an old tale of Texas

Tomie dePaola

Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, Apr 1, 1996 - Juvenile Fiction - 30 pages

A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.

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A tear-jerker telling the origen of the bluebonnet flower. Great sacrifice and courage were shown by a small girl who saved her people.

Review: The Legend of the Bluebonnet (Legends)

User Review  - Michelle Cepeda - Goodreads

This is an excellent book to read to young children - as well as for young children to read themselves. It teaches children to think about others before themselves. It also teaches about the culture ...

About the author

Tomie dePaola is an artist, designer, educator, painter, muralist, author, and illustrator. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970. He has written and/or illustrated more than 200 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums, and his books have been published in more than 15 countries.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The legend of the bluebonnet: an old tale of Texas
• Author: Tomie dePaola
• Illustrated by: Tomie dePaola
• Edition: reissue, illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1996
• ISBN: 0698113594, 9780698113596
• Length: 30 pages
• Subjects: Bluebonnets (Lupines); Bluebonnets (Lupines) - Texas; Bluebonnets (Lupines)/ Texas/ Folklore; Comanche Indians; Comanche Indians/ Folklore; Indians of North America; Indians of North America - Texas; Indians of North America/ Texas/ Folklore; Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General; Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / Native American