dePaola, T. (1983). The Legend of the Bluebonnet. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. The Legend of the Bluebonnet tells the tale based on Comanche folklore. The Comanche tribe calls out to the Great Spirits asking what they have done wrong; their land is dying along with many of their people. They ask what they can do to for the gods to send the rain. After much ceremony and a harsh winter,  the rain had not fallen and drought overcomes the land. Only a few children are left and She-Who-Is-Alone watched her people search for answers. The only reminder she has of her parents is her warrior doll. Her doll's headband has colorful blue feathers from a Blue Jay bird. The shaman told them that the Great Spirit said they must sacrifice their most valued possession and life will be return to normal. Several adults did not want to make the sacrifice of their most prized possession but She-Who-Is-Alone knew what had to be done. Alone at night as an appeasement to the Great Spirits, she sacrifices her most treasured possession- her warrior doll. She burned the doll with fire and scattered the ashes in all directions. As she awakes, beautiful blue flowers greeted her. Wherever the ashes had gone, there were blue flowers as colorful as the feathers in her doll's headband. The flowers were a sign of forgiveness and soon the rain began to fall. Her people changed her name from She-Who-Is-Alone to One-Who-Dearly-Loved-Her-People. The Great Spirits remember the little girl's sacrifice and every spring in a land called Texas the beautiful blue flowers grow. The retelling and illustrations of Tomie DePaola in muted watercolors produces a warm story to share with students and all that love Texas. The subtle blues throughout the story provide a rich backdrop to the legendary folktale. DePaola is the master at retelling folktales and legends. In The Legend of the BlueBonnet, he creates a book that should be included in every Texas school library. DePaola is an award winning author, one of his most popular books is Strega Nona an original tale that many mistaken for Italian folklore.