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Explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men. 1975 Caldecott Winner
Lexile Measure: 480L (What's this?)
Paperback: 40 pages
Publisher: Puffin Books; Reprint edition (February 24, 1977)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140502114
ISBN-13: 978-0140502114
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.1 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Best Sellers Rank: #98,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Multicultural Stories > Native North & South Americans #89 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Anthologies #122 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Multicultural
Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
The story here is a Native American Pueblo tale. It begins when "Long ago the Lord of the Sun sent the spark of life to earth." "It traveled down the rays of the sun, through the heavens, and it came to the Pueblo." "There it entered the home of a young maiden." "In this way, the Boy came into the world of men."Growing up alone with his mother, the boy is derided by the other boys. "Where is your father?" Finally, the boy could take it no more. He left to find his father. The Corn Planter and the Pot Maker could not help him. But the wise Arrow Maker could. The Arrow Maker made the boy into an arrow and shot him into the sun.The boy claimed to be the son of the Lord of the Sun, but the Lord of the Sun demanded proof. Tests were involved, but the boy was not afraid. He successfully went through the four kivas of lions, serpents, bees and lightning. After the kiva of lightning, he was transformed and was filled with the "power of the sun." The father and his son rejoiced.The Lord of the Sun said, "Now you must return to earth, my son, and bring my spirit to the world of men." He was sent back as an arrow. "The people celebrated his return in the Dance of Life."As you can see, this story is a very conceptual one that deals with spiritual matters involving cultural traditions that are probably unfamiliar to your child. The book will be easier to understand if you explain a little about the religious beliefs of the Pueblo Native Americans before reading this book to your child. You will also need to explain the point about how not having a father present can create a stir.
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