Native American Children's Literature

Text: Goble, P. (1998). Adopted by the eagles. New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Synopsis: Tall Bear is stranded in an eagle's nest in this beautiful picture book. The text reads as though an old Native American storyteller is relating the story of lost trust and friendship.

Author Information: Paul Goble is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books. He has won both the Caldecott Medal and The Library of Congress' Children's Book of the Year Award. To date, Mr. Goble has illustrated over 30 books. He has given his entire collection of original illustrations to the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings, South Dakota.
Goble, a native of England, studied at the Central School of Art in London. He has lived in the United States since 1977 and became a citizen in 1984. Goble's life-long fascination with Native Americans of the plains began during his childhood when he became intrigued with their spirituality and culture. His illustrations accurately depict Native American clothing, customs and surroundings in brilliant color and detail. Goble researches ancient stories and retells them for his young audiences in a manner sympathetic to Native American ways. Goble lives with his wife in Rapid City, SD.

Genre: Folktale/Legend

Interest Level: 3-5

Reading Level: Third grade