The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

Written by Tomie dePaola

A young artist seeks to capture the sunset's colors in a legendary quest.

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40 pages· 908 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD840L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy in the Plains has a vision to paint the sunset's pure colors. As he grows, he becomes the tribe's painter, yet struggles to capture the sky's beauty. With a white buckskin canvas and vibrant paints, his quest to fulfill his dream unfolds. Will he succeed in creating the masterpiece revealed in his vision? Discover the enchanting legend of the Indian Paintbrush, where art and nature intertwine in a tale of perseverance and inspiration.

From the publisher

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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