The Butterfly Dance: Tales of the People

by Gerald Dawavendewa

Book Overview

With its bright, stylized illustrations and distinctive Native voice, this appealing book gives a vivid sense of stepping into another culture. It chronicles one important day seen through the eyes of a young Hopi girl named Sihumana, or Flower Maiden, who is a member of the Rabbit Clan and winningly portrayed as a rabbit. After going with her grandfather to greet the sun and bless the day, Sihumana travels with family to another village to take part...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789201615
• ISBN13: 9780789201614
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Abbeville Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.5" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Excellent and accurate book

This is the story of a young Hopi girl who will be in her first Butterfly Dance. This children's book is an accurate presentation of the Hopi culture and the Hopi world view. It is written and illustrated by a Hopi man of the Sun Clan. This book is suitable for all children, including Hopi children, as it does not discuss sacred matters.