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The Blue Roses

By Linda Boyden
Illustrated by Amy Córdova

Paperback: $8.95

Six Pack: $53.70


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Every spring Rosalie and her grandfather (Papa) sow tiny seeds that blossom into bright vistas of flowers and vegetables. A red rosebush that is planted under Rosalie's bedroom window when she is born, is later joined by pink and yellow ones "to make a sunset." When Rosalie asks for a blue bush to represent the sky, Papa explains that roses do not come in blue. The winter after Papa dies, Rosalie's blue roses come to her in a dream, symbolizing love, memory, and transcendence.

With gentle words and magical images, this contemporary Native American story tenderly embraces the natural cycle of life. Winner of LEE & LOW's first New Voices Award, The Blue Roses is sure to touch all who read it.
 

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About the Creators

Thumb_thumb Linda Boyden - Author

is of Cherokee and French Canadian ancestry. She is an enrolled member of the United Lumbee Nation. In addition to writing, Boyden works with elementary school children on writing projects and performs as a storyteller specializing in American Indian myths. THE BLUE ROSES is based on a dream she had after her own grandfather died. A native of Massachusetts, Boyden now lives in Pukalani, Hawaii, with her husband. This is her first book. Visit her online at lindaboyden.com.

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is a fine artist who has written and illustrated Abuelita's Heart and has illustrated several other children's books as well. Córdova also works as Art Director of an arts-based cross-curriculum elementary school. Originally from Wisconsin, Córdova now lives in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. This is her first book with LEE & LOW.

About This Title

ISBN

Paperback: 9781600606557

Six Pack: 9781600607165

Guided Reading:

N

Lexile:

AD600L

Interest Level:

Grades 1 - 4

Reading Level:

Grades 2 - 2

Themes

Overcoming Obstacles, Native American Interest, Grandparents, Friendship, Families, Environment/Nature, Coping with Death, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Realistic Fiction

Part of These Collections

English Fiction Grades 3-6, Fluent Dual Language , Fluent English, Appendix B Diverse Collection Grades 3-6, English Guided Reading Level N, Native American English Collection, Native American English Collection Grades 3-6, New Voices Award Winners & Honors Collection, Death & Grief, Father's Day Collection, Appendix B Diverse Collection Grades K-2, Grandparents Collection, Native American English Collection Grades PreK-2, Realistic Fiction Collection Grades PreK-2