The Sun’s Daughter

• Age Range: 8 - 9 years

• Grade Level: 3 - 4

SUMMARY

In a tale based on an Iroquois legend that parallels the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter, one of the Sun's daughters, Maize, disobeys her mother and is trapped by Silver. It’s up to the tiny pewee bird to save Maize and keep the people from starving.

The Sun’s Daughter describes how the seasons came to be, and R. Gregory Christie’s beautifully illustrated art is bright, vibrant, and full of energy. This book will liven up the reader’s life with a fascinating tale of nature.

REVIEWS

"A moving tale of selfishness and bravery...suitable for readalouds...a folkloric look at the seasons."—BCCB Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Authentic, even majestic...will sow the seeds for discussions about myths and the role they play."—Publishers Weekly

"Evocative, unusual offering...particularly in the context of comparative studies of world folklore."—Booklist

"The authentically detailed narrative has a nice lilt and flow, making it appropriate for sharing aloud."—Horn Book

"Charmingly told with eloquent phrasing and vocabulary...folk-art style is energetic and exuberant...will work comfortably as a read-aloud."—School Library Journal