About this title: In this picture book retelling of a folk legend, a Native American artist sets out to create a painting that is as beautiful as the sunset. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PaperStar Book
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780698113602ISBN:0698113608
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Puffin
Date Published: 1996-04-01
ISBN-13:9780698113602ISBN:0698113608
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780399215346ISBN:0399215344
Description: dePaola, Tomie. New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 40 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Reinforced
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
Date Published: 1988-05-01
ISBN-13:9780399215346ISBN:0399215344
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780399215346ISBN:0399215344
Description: de Paola, Tomie (illustrator) New in New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Signed by Author 16th printing, signed by author on page before title page with a heart in a circle. Brand new book in brand new condition. Never been read. read more
Description: New. This vivid retelling of an old Texas legend reveals how the Indian paintbrush, the state flower of Wyoming, first bloomed, and how a young brave dreams of creating a painting that will capture the beauty of a sunset. "A handsome retelling". --Booklist... read more
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780399215346ISBN:0399215344
Description: New. Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to earth. read more
Description: New. 0399215344 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. 0590447068 Absolutely Brand New. No writing or marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
"I really enjoyed the story and illustrations by dePaola. He retells an Native American legend about a boy named Little Gopher who wants to become a warrior. However during his coming of age ceremony, two spirits appear to him and tell him to become a painter instead and wait for the day when he can paint the colors of the sky. He paints scenes of great hunts, deeds and dream-visions, while he keeps trying and failing to paint the colors of the sky at dawn. After awhile, he hears a voice tell him that he will be rewarded and when he awakes he finds brushes with the exact color of the sky growing out of the ground. Once he paints his masterpiece, flowers in the colors of his discarded paintbrushes pop up and Little Gopher is renamed He-Who-Brought-the-Sunset-to-the-Earth. Recommended for ages 4-7."
"This is a great story, but my favorite thing to do with this book is simply look at the pictures. Beautiful and bold, it leaves me feeling good about the day."
"As an example of Native American mythology, this is a beautiful, moving book. It holds valuable lessons for pagan children as well. It is a teary, wonderful coming-of-age story.
Little Gopher isn't good at the things the other tribe boys are. He doesn't fit in and doesn't feel valuable. The Divine comes to visit him and to bestow upon him an understanding of what his unique gifts are and how he can use those gifts in life to better the lives of those around him. He works hard, follows the Divine advice he received, and becomes something of a hero to his tribe.
A sample of the sort of wise gems this book holds includes the following advice from the tribe's shaman to the boy, who wants very much to be like the other boys:
"Do not struggle, Little Gopher. Your path will not be the same as the others. They will grow up to be warriors. Your place among the People will be remembered for a different reason.""
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