Benny's Flag
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Benny was an Aleut Indian boy living in an Alaskan mission home many years before Alaska became a state. One day his teacher told the class about a contest to make a flag for Alaska. That night the boys and girls of the mission house made many designs for the flag. Benny thought about what he loved most about Alaska. Benny knew what he wanted his flag to be like: the blue field for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not flower; the North Star for the future State of Alaska, the most northerly state in the Union; and the dipper for the Great Bear--symbolizing strength. A month later the teacher announced: Children, the flag contest is over. From all over Alaska children sent in designs for the flag. And Benny's design has won the contest! Benny's Flag is a true story. Ages 5-8
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1570983208
ISBN13:9781570983207
Release Date:November 2002
Publisher:Roberts Rinehart Publishers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 10.0" x 8.5"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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A Charming Story, with Warm and Engaging Illustrations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
For Alaskans, this story of "Benny's Flag" is part of our history. For others, it offers a unique view into some of the values that shape life in the 49th state. What other place would have a contest for schoolchildren to design the state flag? Benny, who won the contest, wanted to express his love for Alaska in his design, and so he looked to nature for his inspiration. As did the illustrator. The lush and evocative two page paintings bring the reader right into Benny's world, while the author tells the story with simplicity and grace. The warmth of this beautifully illustrated book will draw in adults as well as children.
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