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THE GROWING ROCK - A Native American Folktale
The Firefly Star
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From the southwest Miwok tribe comes this poignant story about Mamma Blue Feather and her beautiful baby birds, jealous Crow, a mystical rock, and wise Medicine Man. The red, white and black illustrations reflect the colors of Miwok pottery. The companion audio, rich in the sounds and magic of Native American chanting and story telling, invites the children to chant along.

Adapted by Sandra Robbins
Illustrated by Iku Oseki (based on drawings
by Michael Robbins at age 12)
Musical Arrangements by Jeff Olmsted
Tape and CD produced by Jeff Olmsted & Sandra Robbins

Grades: PreK-2
Book: 32 Pages / Size: 7 1/2" x 9"
Illustrations: Red & Black
Companion Audio Recording: 32 mins  

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:: Reviews

"This tale from the Miwok tribe of California is effectively accompanied by drumbeats, rattles, and voices as the story is told in music, song, and word... describes movements that children can incorporate in telling the folktale. Useful for creative dramatics warm-ups and for units on Native Americans."
- Booklist (American Library Assn.)


"My students like The Growing Rock as well as Big Annie. We use the books and tapes in the classroom. I would recommend them to teachers. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your entire staff for a wonderful job."
- Mrs. C. Otero-Torres, C.E.S. 53, Bronx

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