Books like Star Boy by Paul Goble
Star Boy follows the traditional Blackfoot folklore in which the young boy’s mother disobeys a divine instruction, prompting the Sun to cast a curse. Through compassion and perseverance, Star Boy earns the Sun’s forgiveness and earns the right to return to the Sky World. The book celebrates the wisdom and resilience of indigenous storytelling.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Paul Goble
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