Tomie dePaola is a favorite author and illustrator of picture books. He has, in his own words, a deep interest in folk tale and legend which he is passionate about sharing with young readers. The ...

Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth.

In the children's book, "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush," Little Gopher realizes he doesn't have the skills of a warrior. Eventually, he discovers his gifts are completely different from others ...