Synopsis
Baby Rattlesnake cries and cries for a rattle just like his big brother and sister have, but his parents tell him he's still too young. His crying keeps the Rattlesnake People up all night, so finally his parents give in. Thrilled with his new power, he mischievously uses his rattle to scare little animals. He grows bolder and bolder, till one day, he scares the wrong creature. Adapted from a Chickasaw tale, this story-time favorite provides a witty lesson in the value of self-control that all young readers can relate to. Mira Reisberg's appealing illustrations vividly depict the story's Southwestern setting.
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About the Author
Native American Storyteller
Mira Reisberg lives in California.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Baby Rattlesnake wants a rattle that's just like his big brother and sister's in this native American cautionary tale. The young snake makes such a ruckus that the elders decide to give in to him, even though he is still too young to use his rattle wisely. As the elders predict, Baby Rattlesnake creates mischief with his new power. He meets his match, however, when he tries to scare the chief's daughter, who is as strong and decisive as she is beautiful and proud. Humbled and without his rattle, the little snake returns to his forgiving family. Adapted from the work of Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller now in her 90s, the story is fast moving, dramatic, and economically told. The collage and cartoonlike paintings are cluttered, but the desert country colors are deftly combined to make the book bright and attractive. This short tale will be a welcomed addition to story hour collections. --Carolyn Polese, Gateway Community School, Arcata, CA
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