Synopses & Reviews
Hutash the earth goddess must decide what to do with her tribe when the Chumash people grow too numerous for their island home. This unusual legend reveals how Hutash accomplished the dangerous task of sending half of them to the land across the water-and how she saved some of the Chumash from drowning by turning them into dolphins. and#8220;Wood and debut illustrator Florczak offer a transcendent adaptation of a Native American tale, their work a shining example of economy and elegance of text, originality of interpretation and dazzling illustrative technique.and#8221;--
Publishers WeeklyReview
"A shining example of economy and elegance of text, originality of interpretation and dazzling illustrative technique....Collaborative storytelling at its best."and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"Enthralling."and#8212;San Francisco Chronicle
"Dynamic pictures and an unusual story set this volume apart from the familiar run of Native American tales."and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
Hutash the earth goddess creates a rainbow bridge--and saves her people from drowning by turning them into dolphins.
About the Author
Audrey Woodandnbsp;is the author of many books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House,andnbsp;Piggies,andnbsp;Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgoodand#39;s in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide theirandnbsp;time between California and Hawaii.andnbsp;