Books with title Hopi Rain Dance

From best-selling Australian author, Karen Wood's DUST 'N DREAMS series...'You should come to the drought-relief fundraiser,' Kaydon said to Holly. 'It's a big fancy ball, heaps of fun.' Boy, could this girl use some fun. And some rump steak.Holly shook her head.Kaydon gave up. Trying to make her smile was like doing a rain dance. There were clouds and rumblings, and a sprinkle here and there. But no amount of fancy footwork was going to make it happen for real.Holly Harvey doesn't want to move to Gunnedah, far from her friends and her home near the beach. And she's a vegetarian, so living on a beef property, with cattle yards, polo ponies and pig-shooting, makes it even worse. She and Kaydon are worlds apart - until a fight breaks out at the fundraising ball.Another addictive romance for teenagers from the author of Jumping Fences.SELECTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Lynx growled and Wolf howled. Rain Dancer was in trouble. The little Indian princess was lost deep in the woods.Grandmother always said that tears make her weak, so Rain Dancer stopped them with her breathing. Instead, Wolf and Lynx taught Rain Dancer to: ‘Listen with the eye that sees.’ Closing her eyes, Rain Dancer sees Grandmother, drumming and calling to her with her Third Eye. With the help of the Great Creator, and Northern Lights, Rain Dancer ‘sees’ her way through the dark forest.Lead astray by little wood spirits, she comes face to face with White Bear, who lets her go so she can learn about plants to save her people.When Rain Dancer finds her way home, she goes to the Spirit World to learn more about her vision quest. Rain Dancer’s Third Eye has shown her the future.This fully illustrated picture book is perfect for children ages 4-8.

Rosemary Aswani's book, Rain Dance, tells the story of a young girl in Kenya and her perceptions of and relationship with the rain - its moods, its sounds, its rhythmic nature. Through the eyes of a child, we see how the music of the rain can be both comforting and joyful. Colourful, woodcut illustrations by talented artist, Elizabeth Webb complete this fine work. With vocabulary suitable for an older child, this delightful little book is sure to please. Richard Patz, Teacher Rain Dance is a beautifully illustrated fireside story from Kenya. A realistic thunderstorm experience for the reader! Suggestions for classroom use/Curriculum: 'Literacy' - Reading Comprehension Strategy of 'Visualizing' (descriptions paint a picture for the reader) - 'Character Builds' trait: Courage (overcoming fears, bravery) 'The Arts' - Music: creating a soundscape of the thunderstorm - Drama: creating tableaux of 4-5 key events in the story - Dance: movements to represent various parts in the story...Create a 'Rain Dance' Social Studies - Study storytelling traditions from around the world (discuss storytelling similarities to folktales and fairy tales in Canada) - Rewrite a story you remember hearing from your childhood (especially at Hess as most students come from different countries/cultures) Recommended Grade Levels: This book would be fantastic for Grade 2, especially because Grade 2 studies 'Traditions Around the World' (storytelling). However, it would be appropriate for all Primary grades (K-3). Amy Onat, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Hess Street School, Grade 2

A young girl loves to be cozy and warm in her room with her fuzzy blanket and "furry friends." When she hears the sound of rain she is lured outside to dance. She invites her friends to join her, but they have no interest in getting wet and choose to enjoy watching her adventure from afar. Colorful illustrations and enchanting rhyming verse draw the reader into her inspired watery adventure.

Lynx growled and Wolf howled. Rain Dancer was in trouble. The little Indian princess was lost deep in the woods. Grandmother always said that tears make her weak, so Rain Dancer stopped them with her breathing. Instead, Wolf and Lynx taught Rain Dancer to: ‘Listen with the eye that sees.’ Closing her eyes, Rain Dancer sees Grandmother, drumming and calling to her with her Third Eye. With the help of the Great Creator, and Northern Lights, Rain Dancer ‘sees’ her way through the dark forest. Lead astray by little wood spirits, she comes face to face with White Bear, who lets her go so she can learn about plants to save her people. When Rain Dancer finds her way home, she goes to the Spirit World to learn more about her vision quest. Rain Dancer’s Third Eye has shown her the future. This fully illustrated picture book is perfect for children ages 4-8.