The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

Jacket Description/Back: 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. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 89 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 95 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 93 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 05/13/1988 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 06/01/1988 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 118 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 162 (EAN 9780399215346, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 162 (EAN 9780698113602, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 89 (EAN 9780399217777, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 95 (EAN 9780399217777, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 93 (EAN 9780399217777, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 05/24/1991 (EAN 9780399217777, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 118 (EAN 9780399217777, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  DePaola, Tomie Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children's book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honor award winner, he has written and illustrated a number of books for Simon & Schuster, including Caldecott Honor Book "Strega Nona, " as well as "Andy: That's My Name, Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup, " and ""Charlie Needs a Cloak."" A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New London, New Hampshire.