The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

The Legend of the Indian PaintbrushIn 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

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/05/1988
ISBN: 9780399215346
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.32h x 8.31w x 0.41d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/13/1988
School Library Journal 06/01/1988

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 5521 / Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5