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One Small Blue Bead

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I am not even sure how this book came into my hands, but it has been influential in my life. I continue to get goose bumps, or sometimes cry when I read it. It exemplifies the brotherhood of man, the bridging of generational, as well as racial gaps. I had the good fortune to encounter another book by Baylor during my credential program, "I'm in Charge of Celebrations." I realized that there were other books and that this book was still available. It is a great gift, as well as great for use in kindergarten or first grade clasrooms. It can be used as an intro into friendship, acceptance of responsibility, risk-taking for the good of community, and much mmore.Enjoy!

I have loved this book for SO long, so when I saw this new addition I ordered a copy. I still adore the text. It is pure magic. I was very disappointed in the new illustrations, though. The original illustrations were often inside the cave lit by the fire with the feeling of the dark just outside its glow. Completely stunning and almost haunting! I miss them in this new addition.

This book is very touching! When I was graduating college, the book was read to me by one of my instructors. She passed out blue bead necklaces to each one of us, after the story, to help us remember the experiences we had shared together. This book is about friendship and sharing of things with others, that are much like you. I love it!

"One Small Blue Bead" combines text by Byrd Baylor with illustrations by Ronald Himler. The story, which is told in rhyming verse, is about an apparently prehistoric stone age culture. The heroes of the story are an old man and a boy who are part of a stone age tribe.

The old man announces his intention to go on a journey to discover if other humans exist. The boy, who is simply called "Boy," volunteers to do the old man's share of work while the old man is on his quest.

"One Small Blue Bead" is a very moving story with striking illustrations. Himler makes effective use of warm earth tones. The book also contains an inspiring message about the interconnectedness of humanity across vast distances of both time and space. Truly a special book.

This is a nicely written book linking the past with the present. Good perspective for children.

This book is used by me in my fifth grade class for discussion, predicting and appreciating challenging thoughts outside their comfort zone.