"Poetic words and vibrant illustrations weave in and out of this beautiful book, to create a folk-like tale of a young girl and her little companion: a hand-sewn doll named ISTA CANTE (ishta chanta)--Lakota words meaning eye-of-the-heart. It is a gentle, sensitive, touching story about two friends (the girl and the doll) who spend many hours playing and talking. This is a book that speaks to mothers, daughters, sisters, friends of all ages. Adults tear up, children ask questions. If you want your child to begin believing in herself, her own intuition and honor her own inner voice, this is the book for you and your family."