DePaola, Tomie. (1983). The Legend of the Bluebonnet. New York, NY: Penguin Putman Books.
Genre: Fantasy/Legends and Myths
Lexile Measure: AD740L
DRA: 34
Summary: The Great Spirits have punished the Comanche people with a drought for being selfish with the land. The Comanches dance for the Great Spirits to bring back the rain an end the drought that has killed many, including the family of She-Who-Is-Alone. In order to end the famine, the Great Spirits want a burn offering of the most valued possession from the tribe. She-Who-Is-Alone offers her warrior doll to save her people, the only memory she has from her family who died in the famine. For her courage the Great Spirits bring back the rain and for her sacrifice they give the Comanche people the gift of the bluebonnets.
Readers Response: She-Who-Is-Alone teaches us that young people are capable of making sacrifices for the good of others. The Legend of the Bluebonnet is a great book to be read in cross curriculum activities. It can be read during a Texas Social Studies Unit and/or Native American Unit. It can also be read when studying about cultures and traditions around the world. It is a great book to include while studying about traditional literature. If you liked The Legend of the Bluebonnet you will like the following legend books also written by Tomiede Paola.
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