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About Walking Eagle: The Little Comanche Boy
Product Description Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book Awards. A stunning picture book about the life of a mute Comanche young boy who brought unity and togetherness among all of the Native American tribes through his magical silent tales.The boy with the feather headdress told stories without saying a word. The boy whose legs formed the shape of a heart communicated with that special language that comes from within. With his hands, his face, his smile and his eyes, he could communicate everything his listeners needed to hear. Walking Eagle’s tales awoke deep emotions, conveyed a sense of solidarity, and created bonds between hands and hearts of different tribes that lasted forever.A magical tale about nature and harmony between the different peoples of the world, reminding us of the power of stories to bring out our very best from within the deepest part of the human soul. From School Library Journal Gr 1–3—Described as "a magical tale about nature and harmony between the different peoples of the world," Eulate's attempt at creating a book about an inspiring Native American child only works in further stereotyping an already problematic area of children's literature. The most glaring stereotype is Eulate's emphasis on the spiritual communion of Native Americans and nature as the central theme of Walking Eagle's message. There is no indication as to why Walking Eagle is bowlegged and without speech; why do these characteristics make him such a powerful spiritual symbol of the story? There is little in the way of plot here: Walking Eagle is born and attempts to unite people with his signed messages of peace and harmony. The story conveys nothing beyond this—was he a real person? When did this story take place? None of these questions can be answered. Also, problematically, the illustrations also perpetuate gross stereotypes. Walking Eagle is depicted as always wearing a ceremonial headdress, which only shows both Eulate and Uyá's lack of research in Comanche customs and connection to Native American cultures. The illustrations also rely heavily on Native American symbols and spiritual items from across several tribes, resulting in a mishmash of nonsense. The lush colors are sure to lure most children in, but as this book has numerous problems, it is not recommended in any way. If perpetuating the idea to children (and adults) that Native Americans are an extinct group of people that used their spiritual beliefs to live in harmony with nature is not your inclination, then save the money spent on adding this book to your collection and seek out picture books that depict Native Americans as tribally distinct and culturally relevant, such as Cynthia Leitich Smith's Indian Shoes (2002) or Jingle Dancer (2000, both HarperCollins).—Beth Dobson, Weatherly Heights Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Review “Ana Eulate’s message reveals that, if we liberate our perception, we will be able to glimpse the deep balances of Mother Nature and the native cultures that inhabited her. (…) Cuento de Luz is indeed a publisher that brings hope.” ―Diario de Mallorca“Harmony, peace, and a hymn to nature are the guiding threads that are interwoven in this enchanting story. If Ana Eulate's text highlights all the philosophy behind her publishing company known for finding beauty and magic where others only see pain or disability–, Nívola Uyá's artwork merges with it, enhancing sensitivity and joy to the story. Dynamic and colorful, illustrations seem to flow with the wind that accompanies the little Comanche and his horse through the Rockies.” ―Érase una vez Magazine About the Author Ana Eulate is the founder and CEO of Cuento de Luz, a Children’s Picture Book Publishing Company created in 2010. A strong engagement with NGOs together with the use of sustainable materials in the book production (especially the exclusive use of Stone Paper in all books), resulted in a B Corp certification in 2015. She has been fe
