The Rainbow Bridge

by Audrey Wood, Robert Florczak (Illustrator)

Overview

Hutash the earth goddess creates a rainbow bridge—and saves her people from drowning by turning them into dolphins.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152021061
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/01/2000
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 12.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	AD700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Audrey Wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the best-selling 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. www.audreywood.com   

Editorial Reviews

"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
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From the Publisher

Drawn from a Native American legend, this story follows the migration of an overpopulated tribe via a miraculous bridge. PW's starred review called it "collaborative storytelling at its best." Ages 4-8. (May)n Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.|

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Enthralling.

San Francisco Chronicle