Rainbow Crow: A Lenape Tale (Reading Rainbow Books) - Softcover

Nancy Van Laan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679819428 ISBN 13: 9780679819424

Publisher: Random House USA Inc, 1991

Synopsis

Illus. in full color. This story of how the Rainbow Crow lost his sweet
voice and brilliant colors by bringing the gift of fire to the other woodland
animals is "a Native American legend that will be a fine read-aloud because of
the smooth text and songs with repetitive chants. The illustrations, done in a
primitive style, create a true sense of the Pennsylvania Lenape Indians and
their winters."-- "School Library Journal.
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About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Van Laan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She began writing in 1962 while studying art and working in television. She earned an MFA in Theater from Rutgers University in 1979. She taught English and creative writing for a number of years before publishing her first book, The Big Fat Worm, in 1987. She is the author of over two dozen children's books, including the beloved picture books Rainbow Crow, Little Baby Bobby, and the Parents' Choice Award winner Possum Come a-Knockin', among others.

Synopsis:

When the weather changes and the ever-falling snow threatens to engulf all the animals, it is Crow who flies up to receive the gift of fire from the Great Sky Spirit.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0679819428
• ISBN 13: 9780679819424
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Beatriz Vidal