When Clay Sings
When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor is a beautifully illustrated book published by Aladdin on April 30, 1987. This edition features 32 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores the significance of broken pottery pieces found in the desert hills of the Southwest, emphasizing the respect the local Indians hold for these remnants, as they symbolize the lives once lived in that landscape.
Readers will discover a prose-poem that reflects on the connection between the clay and the stories it holds, inviting them to consider the past and the artistry of Indian pottery. The book delves into themes related to the Indians of North America, particularly those in the Southwest, and highlights the cultural importance of these artifacts. Through its lyrical language, the work captures the essence of a rich heritage and the enduring voice of clay, resonating with both children and adults alike.
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Pieces of broken pots are scattered over the desert hillsides of the Southwest. The Indians there treat them with respect — “Every piece of clay is a piece of someone’s life,” they say. And the children try to imagine those lives that took place in the desert they think of as their own.
Clay has its own small voice, and sings. Its song has lasted for thousands of years. And Byrd Baylor’s prose-poem as simple and powerful as the clay pots, sings too.
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