Zinnia: How the Corn Was Saved (English and Navaho Edition) [Navaho]

By Patricia Hruby Powell

Book Overview

A story of adventure! When the Navajo people are on the brink of a devastating famine, the boy Red Bird is sent to ask Spider Woman for her help. On his journey he encounters a lizard, a Gila monster, a snake, and a flock of sun-yellow birds. Will they help Red Bird find Spider Woman in time to save the crops?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Navaho
• ISBN: 1893354385
• ISBN13: 9781893354388
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Salina Bookshelf Incorporated
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

powerful poetic voice

I loved Zinnia: How The Corn Was Saved! The book has a powerful poetic voice. The story is beautifully told and the colors are rich and vibrant. More stories like this please!!