de Paola, T. (1983). The legend of the bluebonnet. NY: Putnam.
A small girl by the named of She-Who-Is-Alone owned a warrior doll that had been made by her mother and father with various items including blue feathers. One day a shaman said a sacrifice would be needed to restore the land. The girl offered her warrior doll to the great spirits and they restored the land for the people.
De Paola's character She-Who-Is-Alone provides the reader the opportunity to connect with the feeling of loneliness by not having a family. This character shows how making sacrifices for the greater good is important for all of her people. This can be used for younger readers to show them that sometimes they must give a little to receive a little. Here is a link to the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gcGlxsTrqE

No comments:
Post a Comment