The Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge
Audrey Wood and Robert Florczak

Harcourt Brace and Company
Orlando
1995


On the island of Limuw, where the heavens touch the sea, Hutash the earth goddess was alone. But then she planted the seeds from a sacred plant. Instead of flowers, beautiful people came from each plant and populated the island, forming the Chumash tribe. The tribe flourished, but then there were too many people on the island. Hutash knew she must send half of them to the land across the water. This legend reveals how the goddess accomplished this dangerous task and how she saved some of the Chumash from drowning by transforming them into dolphins.
 Noteworthy Features:

• Illustrations are paintings with bold colors

Some students may enjoy this tale of how dolphins came to existence. This book may appeal especially to girl students. However, I do not think all students will enjoy this book. Especially the boys, may really dislike this book because of the topic of dolphins and its unrealistic nature.


Links to Classroom Activities:

• Audrey Wood Website