Buffalo Bird Girl by S D Nelson
In the tradition of Black Elk's Vision, this is the only children's book about Buffalo Bird Woman, a Native American gardener**STARRED REVIEW**
"The extraordinary illustration of this handsome volume begins with the endpaper maps and features acrylic paintings of the Hidatsa world reminiscent of traditional Plains Indian artPencil drawings and relevant, carefully labeled photographs round out the exquisite design. All the artwork both supports and adds to the text. An extensive author’s note and timeline supplement this beautiful tribute."
**STARRED REVIEW**
"This is a lovely and graceful introduction to a way of life that persists despite cultural obstacles and the march of time."
Nelson's quiet, respectful tone capably balances the factual details of daily life in the Hidatsa tribe with the obvious joy and nostalgia Buffalo Bird Girl feels toward her childhood. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
"As a writer, storyteller, and traditional artist of the Sioux people, his perspective is genuine and effectively portrayed. This book would be enjoyable for anyone interested in history, but would also be an effective resource in the classroom to support the curriculum.” * Library Media Connection *
Nelson's acrylic paintings and b&w pencil drawings are intriguingly interlaced with the photographs, contrasting Native American figures in blunt profile with harvest colors and background textures that mimic dried spears of grass, leather skins, and basket weaves. * Publishers Weekly *
S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas. He is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Black Elk’s Vision, Gift Horse, Coyote Christmas and The Star People. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Visit him online at www.sdnelson.net. Includes a timeline, a note about the Lakota, and an index.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781419718380 |
| ISBN 10 | 141971838X |
| Title | Buffalo Bird Girl |
| Author | S D Nelson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2015-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |