A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.

Thick clusters of vivid blue flowers, which resemble old-fashioned sunbonnets, cover the Texas hills in the springtime every year. These lovely wild flowers, known by the name of bluebonnet, are the state flower of Texas. This favorite legend based on Comanche Indian lore, tells the story of how the bluebonnet came to be. Tomie dePaola's powerful retelling and his magnificent full-color paintings perfectly capture the Comanche People, the Texas hills, and the spirit of She-Who-Is-Alone, a little girl who made a sacrifice to save her tribe.

"A Texas Blue Bonnet" by Caroline Emilia Jacobs is a heartwarming literary journey that beckons readers into the vibrant landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Texas. Jacobs' evocative storytelling transports us to a place of natural beauty and profound heritage, where the spirit of the Lone Star State comes alive on the pages. Through vivid descriptions and endearing characters, this book provides an engaging and insightful exploration of Texas, making it a delightful read for those seeking to discover the unique charm and character of this iconic region through the eyes of a skilled writer.

A retelling of a Comanche legend of how a young girl's sacrifice of her most precious possession saves her land and people from a drought.

WHEN AFRICA CALLS, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN .. When eighteen-year-old Daisy Quartermans longing for adventure and love of humanity lead her to volunteer as a Salvation Army missionary in South Africa in 1896, she has no way of knowing what lies ahead. Leaving her family and friends in England, she sets sail for a foreign land. While stationed in the town of Mafeking, then under the military command of Colonel Baden-Powell, the Boers declare war on the British forces in October, 1899. The town is about to be besieged, and Daisy finds herself in danger as she is caught up in the bitter conflict of the Boer War, forcing her to make some far-reaching decisions. And when she meets the love of her life, she wonders how long this war will keep them apart, or whether their plans will ever become a reality. Will their faith sustain them through all the danger, turmoil, achievements and heartache as they go about their daily lives in a beautiful, restless country?

Having a baby opens up the world in so many ways, but it also closes it off, in the sweetest of ways. "It seems, inside this little room, the walls are fading clear, and all the beauty in the world, is shining on us here." In this beautifully written and illustrated book, a mother and baby savor the coziness of "now" in the nursery while the mother has expansive dreams for her baby's future. The wall fades away, and the magical dreams come alive before readers' eyes!