"The Star Maiden" is a native american legend about the origin of the water lily flower. In this tale, a maiden in the stars speaks to a member of the tribe through his dreams and these conversations lead to a connection between the maiden and the tribe, with whom she creates a new home for herself. The language is old-fashioned, almost as if someone wrote it down as someone was telling it to them. "The Star Maiden" is a very lovely tale about where water lilies come from and why we have them. ( )

This story is about a tribe who has this interest in a star. As this star comes down to Earth, known as the Star Maiden, she tries to find a place to stay but everywhere she goes she is bothered by things on Earth. Then water lilies are created for her to reside and this is how the flower comes about. I would read this book to my students to further their education on folktales and Native American culture. ( )

It's so typical that nothing pleases the Star Maiden. It's a common problem among we humans- we aren't pleased with anything we have. I'm glad that she found solace, though. ( )

This is a tale about a star that came down from the sky, and became a waterlily to be with the people on Earth. It was a cute, and sweet tale. Something that I found interesting is how they described the star people. It really ties in with what I have seen on the History channel about aliens visiting and connecting with people on Earth. Now, I may not say this to my class (or I would seem crazy). I would definitely keep this book, and read it when learning about North American Indians. ( )

This book has a very engaging plot for the reader. It introduces the star maiden at first just as a bright light that no one knows what it is. Then the character is revealed in a dream, and then the star maiden goes on a quest to find a resting place on earth. The reader keeps reading to first find out what the bright mysterious light is, and then to find out where the star maiden will choose to live on earth. This is an excellent example of a myth. It tells a story that is told by the Ojibway tribe and is passed down from generation to generation. It explains the origin of water lilies and how they came to be on this earth.
Art Media: water colors
Appropriate Age: Primary ( )