| Knots on a Counting Rope (Reading Rainbow Book) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 76668
Category: Book
Authors: John Archambault, Bill Martin Jr.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Studio: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Label: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.7 x 0.2
ISBN: 0805054790
EAN: 9780805054798
ASIN: 0805054790
Publication Date: September 15, 1997
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Product Description
In this poignant story, the counting rope is a metaphor for the passage of time and for a boy?s emerging confidence in facing his blindness.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Great Book February 27, 2008
I read the other reviews concerning the true Indian culture and how it was distorted, But.... My preschooler loves this book and so do I. Being that this geared toward young children, they don't care about who skimped on the truth. It is just a great story of a grandfather paying attention to his grandchild.
How did I miss this story? May 29, 2007
One of the most beautiful children's stories I've ever read, coupled with magnificent illustrations, I bought in the big book size...its like seeing a movie on big screen as opposed to at home.
My favorite book February 7, 2007
Although this is a children's book & I am an adult, I have bought it many times as a gift for my friends. I read it when I need to revive my spirit. It is an absolutely beautiful book-- the words & the paintings.
 Totally inaccurate book October 3, 2006
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Imagine a book in which Grandfather is a rabbi, Grandson is an alterboy, and they are described as "of the Quaker faith." You would still not be as far from the truth as this book. Sure it's a "heart-warming" tale. Many cultural inaccuracies are conveyed through heart-warming stories. For more detailed reference on the problems with this book, see:
Slapin, Beverly, & Seale, Doris. (1998). Through Indian eyes: The Native experience in books for children. Berkeley: University of California American Indian Studies Center.
Also check out www.oyate.org for other Native books to avoid.
Tell me the story again, Grandfather... August 5, 2002
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
An Indian boy asks his Grandfather to tell him about the night he was born, and the Grandfather ties another knot in the counting rope. The night was windy, and when the boy was born, they thought he might die. The Grandfather took him outside and two blue horses came by and gave him their strength. The boy lived, but lives in darkness. He begs for a promise that his Grandfather will always be with him, to which the Grandfather replies, "I love you, boy; that is better than a promise!" A gentle story of love and blindness, with lovely illustrations make for a memorable book.
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