Soft Child: How Rattlesnake Got its Fangs
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0943173892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Joe Hayes is one of America's premier storytellers. His first book, The Day It Snowed Tortillas, was published in 1982. . He grew up in a small town in southern Arizona where he learned Spanish from his classmates. Joe has earned a distinctive role as a bilingual storyteller.Joe Hayes is one of America's premier storytellers-a nationally recognized teller of tales from the Hispanic, Native American and A
L. Paul said While scarce in text (an adult can easily read the entire booklet in less than 5 minutes). While scarce in text (an adult can easily read the entire booklet in less than 5 minutes), this simple retelling of a Native American story about how Rattlesnake got his fangs is beautifully illustrated and teaches children not to fear rattlesnakes while also teaching caution and respect. This book is also a parable about the folly of being a bully. I highly recommend this book, not only for children but also for those with a fear of snake. Meet gentle "Soft Child.". "It will captivate all children" according to Sally Johnson. My students have always loved this story. And I have ready it year after year for a decade! I highly recommend it.
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Joe has earned a distinctive role as a bilingual storyteller.Joe Hayes is one of America's premier storytellers-a nationally recognized teller of tales from the Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures. His first book, The Day It Snowed Tortillas, was published in 1982. For twenty-six summers Joe has been the resident storyteller at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe. About the Author Joe Hayes is one of America's premier storytellers. He grew up in a small town in southern Arizona where he learned Spanish from his classmates. His bilingual books are used in schools all over the United States. He has shared stories in over 3,000 schools and spoken at educational conferences throughout the country. As he got older, Joe began gathering old stories from the Southwest. . He has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN, and one of his tales was chosen for the book Best Lo