Knots on a Counting Rope
by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault Illustrated by Ted Rand
A blind Native American boy named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses begs Grandfather to tell the stories of the night he was born and of a great race. In this poignant story, the counting rope is a metaphor for the passage of time and for a boy's emerging confidence facing his greatest challenge: blindness. "While classified as an Indian story, the love, hope, and courage expressed are universal". — Booklist, starred review. Full color.
- Ages
- 5, 6, 7
- Interest Level
- Grades K - 2
- Genre
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables
About the Authors and Illustrator
Bill Martin Jr.
John Archambault
Ted Rand
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