Summer reading students can complete the bluebonnet reading record with a parent signature to document any books they read over the summer. Complete a book response video online for 5 or more books. To get credit for reading a book students must demonstrate knowledge of the book by turning in a bluebonnet response bookmark. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. In order to vote, a student must read at least five books from the current list of nominees. Summers brought scorching temperatures and dust storms. We hope you will find the resources on this page useful as you are planning your bluebonnet program for this year. The bluebonnet winning book for the school will be announced and celebrated. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola, 1996, penguin putnam books for young readers edition, in english. There is an authors note at the back of the book that explains some background information on the bluebonnet which is the state flower of texas. This is a great for students when reading tomi depaolas legend.
Explain what a legend is and that american indians were known for their storytelling. Book the legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola scholastic. One particular tale in the book legends and lore of texas wildflowers, explains how bluebonnets came to be a staple.
Looking for an engaging and unique way to teach a literature study with the book the legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola. Each student who reads or hears 5 of the bluebonnet books will be able to register for the school bluebonnet voting in january. A bluebonnet our class of 3s paints a bluebonnet as a followup activity to reading the legend of the bluebonnet. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. This is the story of how bluebonnets came to appear every spring in texas. These lovely wild flowers, known by the name of bluebonnet, are the state flower of texas. Sergeant reckless2018 texas bluebonnet book duration. Up next dont let the pigeon run this app create your own stories disney storybook with mo willems. I do not think students need any background knowledge in order to fully understand this book. The texas bluebonnet award reading list and award program is jointly sponsored by the childrens round table, texas association for school.
The legend of the bluebonnet is a retelling of a comanche native american folktale about the sacrifice one small girl makes to save her people and the blessing that reappears every spring to remind us of her story. You get to check out an extra book all year and come to the book voting party in december. You cant argue that there ever was a moreloved wildflower than the texas bluebonnet. They suffered a catastrophic flood, which was followed by a devastating drought.
The teacher lightly sketches an elongated oval our shape of the month and the children use the eraser end of a pencil to dot the entire area with blue tempra. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Read 5 of the 20 books on the bluebonnet reading list. He is a tremendously talented artist and this is, like all of his books, a beautifully told and illustrated story. The legend of the bluebonnet discussion guide scholastic. Explain to students that the legend of the bluebonnet is a legend created to tell how the bluebonnet flower came to grow in the plains region. Thank you for supporting the texas bluebonnet award.
The legend of the bluebonnet 1996 edition open library. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola overdrive. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola youtube. Seyda arslancil cover page page 1 page 10 page 2 page 11 page 3 page 12 page 4 page page 5 page 14 page 6 page 15 page 7 page 16. Define a legend as a story that has been handed down through history. Reading is fun, choose the books that you are interested in and look right for you.
Thick clusters of vivid blue flowers, which resemble oldfashioned sunbonnets, cover the texas hills in the springtime every year. The complete series list for a bluebonnet novel jessica clare. Character traitstomie depaola wrote this sweet folktale about a young commanche girl who sacrifices her precious doll to save her tribe from the drought. This is because it is about the legend of an indian girl who sacrifices the selfishness of her tribes in order.
Table of contents overview directions story show what you know references 3. When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possessionand the great spirits answer. The bluebonnet series in order jessica clare fictiondb. Welcome to the bluebonnet series program for csa and juliettes this group would be a yearlong program in which we organize outings once a month through out the school year to sun. The legend of the bluebonnet reading comprehension. Todays childrens book read aloud is the legend of the bluebonnet by tomie. Legend of the bluebonnet character traits by sweet. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Popular bluebonnet books shelf meet your next favorite book. By christi bertelsonburnet bulletin the advent of spring in texas in marked by a visible change along highways and pastures all across the state. Each doublepage spread exhibit in the face bug museum consists of a poem, a cartoonish but detailed line drawing, and an extreme closeup photo of the subject. Readers can infer character traits as they read legend of the bluebonnet.
Every texan who came up through elementary school here can tell you the legend of the bluebonnet, and tomie depaola wrote an amazing picture book for it, that inspired this legend of the bluebonnet craft. One of those is the sight of bluebonnets covering the fields come march through early april. Buy a cheap copy of the legend of the bluebonnet book by tomie depaola. The legend of the bluebonnet lesson plan social studies. Tomie depaola s powerful retelling and his magnificent fullcolor paintings perfectly capture the comanche people, the texas hills, and the spirit of. Lesson plan smartboard activity that goes along with the lesson plan mrs. All winners texas bluebonnet awards, texas bluebonnet.
Book trailers and authorillustrator interviews are found on each titles page. Her first book that was published in 2012 is known as the billionaire of bluebonnet. Try this literature study flip book with your students. The bluebonnet begins to bloom, and the countryside is dressed in blue. Welcome to the 201617 texas bluebonnet award master list resources page. The legend of the bluebonnet summarized so you can tell someone else. Isbn 9781590789254 3 k3 illustrated by kelly murphy. The legend of the blue bonnet, tomie depaola youtube.
Collage art, little walnut creek branch of the austin public library 835 w. Nov 16, 2014 the legend of the bluebonnet printable activities this fun filled activity pack includes reading comprehension activities, vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more. Grandpas halalooya hambone by joe hayes, hello, universe by erin entrada kelly, the girl who drank the moon by kel. Celebrate hanukkah with our newest original mad libs all about the festival of lights. The legend of the bluebonnet and millions of other books are available for instant access. Childrens books read aloud on once upon a story duration.
According to jean andrews author of the book, the texas bluebonnet the state legislature struggled to decide what the state flower was in. In the bluebonnet series by jessica clare, she has written seven different novels that will always romance you and inspire you in life. Arrow video criterion collection doctor who game of thrones harry potter outlander star wars. Todays childrens book read aloud is the legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola. Tomie depaola retells the folktale of how the bluebonnets, the state flower of texas, came to be. When white settlers moved to what we now call texas, they termed the flower bluebonnet, as it reminded them of the bonnets worn by many of the white women. Native american folklore is woven into the fabric of texas history. Children will love reading this legend about how the bluebonnet flower came to be. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time. Folktales often explain why something is the way that it. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The bluebonnet book series by multiple authors includes books the girls guide to man hunting, the care and feeding of an alpha male, the experts guide to driving a man wild, and several more.
However, we received this book as a gift for our twoyearold. Narration of the legend of the bluebonnet an old tale of texas retold and illustrated by tomie depaola. The legend describes how the weather in texas hadnt exactly been kind to the natives. First, let me say that i love tommie depaolas books. Now is a great time to get started on your bluebonnet reading.
This is a great book to introduce folktale, especially into a texas located classroom. Directions for printing, copying, and assembly title page including novel title, author, and. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola, 97806981596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tomie depaolas powerful retelling and his magnificent fullcolor.
It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first childrens book, sound, by lisa miller for cowardmccann. The picture book and its corresponding guide can become an important element in your whole language reading program. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. The genesis book of the series was published in 2012. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
See the complete bluebonnet series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Please support this author by purchasing his book here. This favorite legend based on comanche indian lore, tells the story of how the bluebonnet came to be. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Addressing important issues such as family, community and nature, this book is sure to be enjoyed by all, but is especially intended for six to eight year olds. According to the bullock museum, hundreds of different groups of native peoples with a variety of languages, customs, and beliefs lived on the land for at least 11,000 years before the arrival of europeans. This retelling of the comanche indian legend recounts a little girls sacrifice that brought the flower. However, few know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to the history, legends, and myths of the bluebonnet and how it manages to come back. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.