Knots on a Counting Rope

Knots on a Counting Rope is a poetic and moving story told through the voices of a Navajo boy named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses and his beloved grandfather, as they sit together by a campfire and the grandfather recounts the story of the boy's birth, his blindness, and the courage he has shown ever since. Each retelling adds another knot to the counting rope, marking the passage of time and the strength of their bond. This book is an excellent choice for students because it models intergenerational storytelling traditions, represents disability with dignity and pride, and celebrates courage and family love.

Publishing Details

Author : Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault

Illustrator : Ted Rand

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 9.8 x 7.9 inches

Year Published: 1997

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Native Americans, Family, Disabilities, Identity