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.
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..
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.
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.
How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend.
In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush.
Full color.
A NCSS Notable Children\'s Trade Book.
An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book.
A handsome retelling.--Booklist, starred review.
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
