A boy-hero tale from a specific Plains Indian cultural group tells of a child whose inner strength gains him a real pony and guidance from Mother Earth throughout the passing years until he becomes a chief. Muted blues, browns and golds predominate in a full-color picture-book tale illustrated by a Navajo artist. (Ages 5-9)

A Native American legend about a young boy and his magical pony. "Splendidly illustrated . . . An excellent addition to folklore collections".--Kirkus Reviews. A Reading Rainbow Selection.