Based on the Pawnee story "the Dun Horse", Paul Goble created Mystic Horse, the tale of a poor boy who cares for an old horse. This is no ordinary horse, and despite the boy's
youthful error, this mysterious equine helps him improve the lives of the Pawnee People. Paul Goble is a Caldecott
Medal winner. His vivid landscapes, painted with an earthy palette, complement a text that is direct, not condescending. The book begins with a list of references, acknowledgement, and
background knowledge.
Live Laugh and Love Literacy has a few vocabulary picture cards at Mystic Horse - vocabulary picture cards. Jersey Girl Gone South has the lesson Pawnee American Indians of the Plains PowerPoint and Notes which may begin readers' search for background knowledge about this tribe. More information about Paul Goble can be found at Wisdom Tales.
