The Rainbow Bridge: Inspired by a Chumash Tale - Hardcover

Wood, Audrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152654755 ISBN 13: 9780152654757

Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, 1995

Synopsis

Hutash the earth goddess must decide what to do with her tribe when the Chumash people grow too numerous for their island home. This unusual legend reveals how Hutash accomplished the dangerous task of sending half of them to the land across the water-and how she saved some of the Chumash from drowning by turning them into dolphins. Wood and debut illustrator Florczak offer a transcendent adaptation of a Native American tale, their work a shining example of economy and elegance of text, originality of interpretation and dazzling illustrative technique. --"Publishers Weekly""

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Review:

"A shining example of economy and elegance of text, originality of interpretation and dazzling illustrative technique....Collaborative storytelling at its best." Publishers Weekly"Enthralling." San Francisco Chronicle"Dynamic pictures and an unusual story set this volume apart from the familiar run of Native American tales." School Library Journal"

About the Author:

Audrey Wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic The Napping House, its companion The Full Moon at the Napping House, Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, Piggies, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0152654755
• ISBN 13: 9780152654757
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Florczak Robert