The Legend of the Bluebonnet

DePaola, T. (1983). The legend of the bluebonnet: an old tale of Texas. New York: Putnam. The Comanche people were suffering from a drought and famine. The Great Spirits let the people know that their selfish ways caused their calamity and asked for a sacrifice of their most prized possessions. She-Who-Is-Alone sacrificed her doll that was made by her deceased parents. The people were forgiven and in return were given Bluebonnets. The color palette used complements the text. As time passes the colors change to reflect the time of day. The setting of the story is very important because it is a tale of Texas. The author further reflects the setting with the Bluebonnets. This story can be used to teach a lesson on folk tales.