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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Legend of the Bluebonnet
A young girl sacrifices to save her tribe, birthing Texas's bluebonnets.
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32 pages· 924 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of Texas, a young Comanche girl named She-Who-Is-Alone faces a daunting choice. As her tribe struggles, she must decide whether to make a profound sacrifice. Her decision could change the fate of her people and the landscape forever, giving rise to the legendary bluebonnets. Will her courage be enough to bring hope and renewal? Discover the origins of Texas's beloved state flower in this timeless tale of bravery and selflessness.
From the publisher
Thick clusters of vivid blue flowers, which resemble old-fashioned sunbonnets, cover the Texas hills in the springtime every year. These lovely wild flowers, known by the name of bluebonnet, are the state flower of Texas.This favorite legend based on Comanche Indian lore, tells the story of how the bluebonnet came to be. Tomie dePaola’s powerful retelling and his magnificent full-color paintings perfectly capture the Comanche People, the Texas hills, and the spirit of She-Who-Is-Alone, a little girl who made a sacrifice to save her tribe.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 924
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5476
Publication
- Published
- March 25, 1983
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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