The Butterfly Dance (Tales of the People) [Hardcover]

Gerald Dawavendewa (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Tales of the People

With its bright, stylized illustrations and distinctive Native voice, this appealing book gives a vivid sense of stepping into another culture. It chronicles one important day seen through the eyes of a young Hopi girl named Sihumana, or "Flower Maiden", who is a member of the Rabbit Clan and winningly portrayed as a rabbit. After going with her grandfather to greet the sun and bless the day, Sihumana travels with her family to another village to take part in the traditional Butterfly Dance, performed late each summer in order to bring rain to the dry lands of the Southwest. The tale ends happily with the sound of rain on the roof and the promise of butterflies in the days to come.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 29 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Kids (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789201615
• ISBN-13: 978-0789201614
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,314,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and accurate book, February 23, 2009

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This review is from: The Butterfly Dance (Tales of the People) (Hardcover)

This is the story of a young Hopi girl who will be in her first Butterfly Dance. This children's book is an accurate presentation of the Hopi culture and the Hopi world view. It is written and illustrated by a Hopi man of the Sun Clan. This book is suitable for all children, including Hopi children, as it does not discuss sacred matters.