Little Hawk's New Name (Hello Little Reader

Hello Reader Level 4

by Don Bolognese

Inspired by the famous 1832 painting of the same name, this easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated story describes the adventures leading up to a Plains Indian boy receiving a new name and new status. A Level 4 Hello Reader--for advanced beginners who can read on their own.

Genres: Native American, Childrens, Juvenile

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Don Bolognese was born in New York City to immigrant parents and grew up in an atmosphere of art and Italian culture. A graduate of the Cooper Union School of Art, he determined early on that he would be an illustrator, and after illustrating works by many other authors he decided to write his own books. Among them are several series combining art, history, and adventure, many of which were done in collaboration with his wife, Elaine Raphael, an author and artist. Several years ago he teamed up with Ms. Raphael to design and illustrate Letters to Horseface, the story of Mozart's travels through Italy, by F. N. Monjo. Retracing the young composer's footsteps gave him a firsthand look at the birthplace of the Renaissance. That experience provided the inspiration for The Warhorse. In his spare time Don Bolognese is an avid gardener and a cautious collector of wild mushrooms.

Reviews

[SaraKat · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very short chapter book about a young Native American who gets a new horse and proceeds to prove how grown up he is becoming with several acts of bravery. It's got a lot of excitement and dangerous situations that should keep a young reader interested.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ellie read at naptime..krb ...3/31/16

[Sgivens · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story about a Native American boy who earns his name. He helps out around the tribe and helps his grandpa out a lot. They get into a sticky situation and he gets his grandpa out safe and sound while riding his good horse.

[Deborah Harris]

RL 2.75

[Emma]

I liked the book I would recommend this book to people who want to learn about history in a short book.