Buffalo Song

By: Joseph Bruchac, Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 20 November 2014

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Paperback
40 Pages

Age
6 - 9

Grade
1 - 4

Dimensions(cm)
27.94 x 22.23 x 0.64

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Walking Coyote gently lifted the frightened buffalo calf and sang softly. Lone survivor of a herd slaughtered by white hunters, the calf was one of several buffalo orphans Walking Coyote adopted and later raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. For thousands of years massive herds of buffalo roamed across much of North America, but by the 1870s fewer than 1500 animals remained due to hunting threats. With reverent care, Walking Coyote and his family endeavoured to bring back the buffalo herds, one magnificent creature at a time.

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The gentle narrative eloquently conveys the beauty and importance of this animal; though there is a bit of adventure during the journey, the heart of the tale is the respect and commitment shown toward the buffalo by Walking Coyote and others. The orphaned calf became the herd's leader, and her courageous actions represent the spirit of the species. Richly atmospheric oil paintings capture the magnificence of the creatures, the kindness of the people, and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. -- School Library Journal

Drenched in nature's colors, the images of the Salish, the landscape and the animals illuminate this historical account as Farnsworth's magnificent panoramic scenes capture the grassy pastures and valley that came to be home to the rescued bison. A first buy for public and school libraries. -- Kirkus Reviews

Superbly brought to life with soft full-color illustrations, Buffalo Song carries a timeless message of conservation and respect. -- Midwest Book Review

Horace Mann Upstanders Children's Literature Award, Honor Book, Antioch University
Reading Circle Recommended Title, Missouri State Teachers Association
William Allen White Masterlist, Emporia State University, Kansas

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