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Baby Rattlesnake

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Many preschoolers will certainly relate to the main character's recognizable struggles with self-control and aggressive urges. Baby Rattlesnake wants a rattle of his own even though his family and all the other snakes know he's not old enough to respect the rules of rattling. His troubles begin when the community's elders finally let him have a rattle and he ventures forth in the dessert to scare someone with it. Unfortunately, he picks the WRONG human, with laugh-out-loud results. The story is told nonsentimentally in simple, crisp prose by Native American author Te Ata, a professional storyteller. In addition to being bright and appealing, the Southwestern-influenced illustrations can be used to teach colors, patterns and shapes. A unique, quality picture book that deserves a wider audience. Brief depictions of Native Americans are positive and non-stereotyping.

Length:: 1:14 Mins

There was a baby rattlesnake that wanted his rattle. His family told him that he needed to wait till he grew up. But he wanted it now. All he did was cry so the adults decided to give him a rattle even though they knew he would get into trouble.

When he got his rattle he played tricks on others. He thought it was fun to scare them. His family told him to stop but he refused. He ended up scaring the princess and she distroyed his rattle.

Sometimes adults do know what is best for you, and some times they will give in to you so you can learn a lesson.

A wonderfully woven re-telling of a Native American story. A young rattlesnake wishes it could have rattles like older snakes do.
Children will enjoy following Baby Rattlesnake's adventures in this desert tale.
Illustrator Mira Reisberg has created beautiful, bright desert scenes that make this inspiring picture book a great choice for readers.

This is a cute story kids will enjoy. I especially loved the colorful illustrations that do a perfect job of capturing both the ethnic atmosphere and the characters' personalities. They make the book beautiful.

This is an enjoyable Indian folk tale with a lesson for young readers or listeners.

As a former preschool teacher, I have read and told this story to many children. They so easily relate to Baby Rattlesnake and his desire to have something that he is not old enough to be responsible with.
I have also recorded, in my own voice, this story for my granddaughters adding sound effects for Baby Rattlesnake's rattle. Wonderful Native American story.

Great introduction to myths, legends, and Native American storytelling. This is appropriate for even very young children. The classic lesson of learning to wait until you are ready for something can be enjoyed by adults with their children.

Many preschoolers will certainly relate to the main character's recognizable struggles with self-control and aggressive urges. Baby Rattlesnake wants a rattle of his own even though his family and all the other snakes know he's not old enough to respect the rules of rattling. His troubles begin when the community's elders finally let him have a rattle and he ventures forth in the dessert to scare someone with it. Unfortunately, he picks the WRONG human, with laugh-out-loud results. The story is told nonsentimentally in simple, crisp prose by Native American author Te Ata, a professional storyteller. In addition to being bright and appealing, the Southwestern-influenced illustrations can be used to teach colors, patterns and shapes. A unique, quality picture book that deserves a wider audience. Brief depictions of Native Americans are positive and non-stereotyping.