This is a tale about the Comanche Indians and their desperate need for rain. They danced and prayed to their Gods to provide them with rain, but no rain came down on their land.The Great Spirits asked for people to sacrifice something valuable as they always just took from the earth but never gave back to it. She-Who-Is-Alone cherished her doll because it was made especially for her by her mother who had past on to a better life. She-Who-Is-Alone went out in the middle of the night without no one knowing and she sacrifice her doll by thrusting it into the fire. The next day it rained and blue flowers (blue bonnets) beautifully grew and filled the hills and valleys of the land, now called Texas. Tomie dePaola wonderfully portrays the illustrations in this book.
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Deedy, C.A. (2007). Martina the beautiful cockroach: A cuban folktale. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers.
Martina the beautiful cockroach doesn't know about finding the right fiance or about marriage. Her family members give her gifts but it is her Abuela (her Grandmother) that provides her with shocking advice as her gift. She tells Martina what to do in order for her to choose the right mate for her. Martina is shocked to find out what she has to do to find herself the right husband. This book is beautifully illustrated by Michael Austin.
Johnston, T. (1996). The quilt story. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
In this tale, long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Now years later, another girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home. Both of the girls experience similar situations and feelings and it is the quilt that helps them both realize they will be just fine. Tomie dePaola creates mesmerizing illustrations in this book as well.
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