{"product_id":"the-blue-roses-paperback","title":"The Blue Roses - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Boyden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Cdova\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern-day Native American girl learns to understand the cycle of life after her grandfather dies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery spring Rosalie and her grandfather (Papa) sow tiny seeds that blossom into bright vistas of flowers and vegetables. A red rosebush that is planted under Rosalie's bedroom window when she is born, is later joined by pink and yellow ones \"to make a sunset.\" When Rosalie asks for a blue bush to represent the sky, Papa explains that roses do not come in blue. The winter after Papa dies, Rosalie's blue roses come to her in a dream, symbolizing love, memory, and transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith gentle words and magical images, this contemporary Native American story tenderly embraces the natural cycle of life. Winner of Lee \u0026amp; Low's first New Voices Award, \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to touch all who read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the day Rosalie is born, Papa, her grandfather, plants a red rosebush under her bedroom window. As Rosalie grows, Papa teaches her to love gardening, and on her ninth birthday, he gives Rosalie her own garden plot. When some of Rosalie's plants die, Papa tells her to dig them back into the soil so the other plants will grow strong. \"That's what I like about gardens,\" Papa says. \"Nothing ever really leaves.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After Papa dies, Rosalie misses him greatly. One night she dreams of a garden with a trellis of beautiful blue roses, and the vision of that dream shows Rosalie a way to keep Papa in her heart forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With gentle words and magical images, this contemporary Native American story tenderly embraces the natural cycle of life. Winner of Lee \u0026amp; Low's first New Voices Award, The Blue Roses is a touching story that resonates with all who read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Boyden\u003c\/b\u003e is of Cherokee and French Canadian ancestry. She is an enrolled member of the United Lumbee Nation. In addition to writing, Boyden works with elementary school children on writing projects and performs as a storyteller specializing in American Indian myths. \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is based on a dream she had after her own grandfather died. A native of Massachusetts, Boyden now lives in Pukalani, Hawaii, with her husband. This is her first book. Visit her online at lindaboyden.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Cdova\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine artist who has written and illustrated \u003ci\u003eAbuelita's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and has illustrated several other children's books as well. Cdova also works as Art Director of an arts-based cross-curriculum elementary school. Originally from Wisconsin, Cdova now lives in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book with Lee \u0026amp; Low.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 8.95 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Roses\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765533081888,"sku":"9781600606557","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d38cfeaef240914c33dcccca00a46b79.webp?v=1780272944","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-blue-roses-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}