The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

Written by Tomie dePaola
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
23
Words per page
AD840L
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Apr 16, 1996
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In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend.Many years ago, when the People traveled the Plains, a young Indian boy had a Dream-Vision in which it was revealed that one day he would create a painting that was as pure as the colors of the evening sky at sunset. The boy grew up to become the painter of the tribe, but although he found a pure white buckskin for a canvas and made paints from the brightest flowers and the reddest berries, he could not capture the sunset.How the young Indian artist finally fulfills his Dream-Vision is lovingly told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, in words and pictures that capture the spirit and beauty of this dramatic legend.

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      Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time and the winner of the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature,” among other lifetime achievement awards. A Newbery Honor winner, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and its companions, as well as Oliver Button Is a Sissy; The Legend of Old Befana; The Clown of God; Michael Bird-Boy; Andy, That’s My Name; and Quiet. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New London, New Hampshire.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780698113602
    Publication Date
    April 16, 1996
    Publisher
    Putnam Grosset
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1988
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    23
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    87020160
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    34682692
    Lexile® Level
    AD840L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    5521
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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