{"product_id":"rainbow-crow-9780679819424","title":"Rainbow Crow","description":"Illus. in full color. This story of how the Rainbow Crow lost his sweet voice and brilliant colors by bringing the gift of fire to the other woodland animals is \"a Native American legend that will be a fine read-aloud because of the smooth text and songs with repetitive chants. The illustrations, done in a primitive style, create a true sense of the Pennsylvania Lenape Indians and their winters.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Van Laan \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She began writing in 1962 while studying art and working in television. She earned an MFA in Theater from Rutgers University in 1979. She taught English and creative writing for a number of years before publishing her first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Fat Worm\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1987. She is the author of over two dozen children's books, including the beloved picture books \u003ci\u003eRainbow Crow, Little Baby Bobby, \u003c\/i\u003eand the Parents' Choice Award winner \u003ci\u003ePossum Come a-Knockin', \u003c\/i\u003e among others.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50662212567314,"sku":"9780679819424","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a344f6e-1912-4332-8944-9ba768278fc2.jpg?v=1733516718","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rainbow-crow-9780679819424","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}