Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Gerald McDermott's Caldecott Award-winning "Arrow to the Sun" is a visually striking retelling of an Acoma Pueblo Indian tale. It follows a young boy who, ridiculed for not having a father, embarks on a quest to the Sun to find his true parentage. He must prove his worth by passing through four ceremonial kivas, emerging with newfound powers and a deeper understanding of his identity. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a rich cultural experience and exploring themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and belonging through its bold illustrations and powerful narrative.

With vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, Gerald McDermott brilliantly captures the stylized look of Pueblo Indian art in this Caldecott Award-winning retelling of an ancient legend. A young boy searches for his father, but before he can claim his heritage he must first prove his worthiness by passing through the four ceremonial chambers: the kiva of lions, the kiva of snakes, the kiva of bees, and the kiva of lightning. Striking in its simplicity and grace, Arrow to the Sun vividly evokes the Native American reverence for the source of all life—the Solar Fire. Winner of the Caldecott