Author and publisher: Naomi Howarth, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Summary: This book tells the traditional Lenni Lenape Indian legend of how Crow sets out on a dangerous journey to ask the Sun for warmth because all animals are freezing. The Crow, called the Rainbow crow, has beautiful feathers of all colours. The Sun gives the Rainbow Crow a bright, burning branch, but on his way back, Crow’s feathers got covered with soot. On his return, all animals welcome him home happy to feel the warmth from the fire. However, Crow starts weeping because all his colourful feathers are burnt and black. But, then he understands that the deep shade of violet and blue of his feathers is a gift from the Sun to appreciate the deed he has done; it is the beauty inside the heart that matters. The book has beautiful watercolour illustrations.
Suitable for students in years: 8-10