Furthermore, the pictures communicate factual information about American desert wildlife while visually defining new vocabulary. This would be a useful book to help children adjust to the loss of a friend while introducing the concept that friends can be very different. Eveningstar Macaw lives in a Mayan city in the ninth century. Her mother is teaching her to become a healer and her father is a potter. Due to an unusual act of bravery by Smoke Shell, Eveningstar s brother, the family is elevated to noble status.
Life is good until the king dies and disaster threatens the city.
Eboch weaves an excellent tale that is highlighted by her attention to detail and historical accuracy. The Birmingham Public Library.