In this old Texas legend, a Comanche tribe is suffering through famine and drought. The Great Spirits told the tribe to sacrifice their most valued possession and the main character, She-Who-Is-Alone, offered her warrior doll. After offering it to the fire, she scatters the ashes of her warrior doll across the land. When she woke up she found a special gift from the Great Spirits, that represented forgiveness. The illustrations in The Legend of the Bluebonnet offer simple lines that perfectly depict the story. There is enough white space on each page so children are not overwhelmed by background fluff. The characters and setting reflect a true picture for this time period, using their clothes and homes.
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