Star Boy (Paperback)

~ (Author, Illustrator) "One summer evening two sisters took their blankets outside and fell asleep..." (more)
Key Phrases: Star Boy, Sky World, Morning Star

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW said, "Illustrated by elegant, brilliantly colored pictures in the Caldecott Medalist's recognizable style, the pictures . . . recreate ancient days among the Blackfeet Indians." Ages 5-8.
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Product Description

Star Boy was the son of Morning Star and an earthly bride. He was banished from the Sky World for this mother's disobedience and bore a mysterious scar on his face, the symbol of the Sun's disapproval.

As Star Boy grew, he came to love the chief's daughter, and it was she who helped him find the courage to journey to the Sky World and make peace with the Sun. The Sun not only lifted the scar but sent Star Boy back to the world with the sacred knowledge of the Sun Dance, a ceremony of thanks for the Creator's blessing.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (September 30, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689714998
• ISBN-13: 978-0689714993
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Star Boy, September 28, 2007

By	the-bashful-bee (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Boy (School & Library Binding)

These books were purchased for the opening of a new kindergarten on the Pine Ridge (Sioux) Indian Reservation in So. Dakota. I was told by the children's teacher they are thrilled with the books, particularly as the heroes and heroines are children who look the same as they do, show knowledge of the same culture and share the same mythology. Providing these children with a positive self-image from day one of their school experience will reap future rewards through a love of reading.