Best Selling Books by Gerald McDermott

This is a picture book introduction to shapes.

"A translation of McDermott''s Caldecott winner. In this Pueblo folktale, a boy is transformed into an arrow so that he may travel between the sun and the Earth to search for his father. The wonderful illustrations have a Native American motif, with geometric shapes painted in bright desert colors that graphically convey the boy''s experiences. Perfect for storytelling and independent reading."--School Library Journal

An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth that explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.

Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!

Zomo the Rabbit wants wisdom. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before Sky God will give him what he wants.

Jabutí''s shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet. But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.

Fun, story for the young readers. 6 yrs+

A picture book introduction to counting.

Caldecott Medal winner McDermott ("Arrow to the Sun") retells an Aztec legend about the freeing of the musicians of the sun who are being held captive. The wind comes to their rescue, thus bringing color, joy, and music to earth. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Ashanti is saved from a terrible fate by his six sons, each of whom must share just one reward for their loyalty

All the birds enjoy the song-like flute music of Jabutf, the tortoise, except Vulture who, jealous because he cannot sing, tricks Jabutf into riding his back toward a festival planned by the King of Heaven. By the creator of Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest. 30,000 first printing.