Paul Goble was an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. His lifelong fascination with the Native Americans of the plains, sparked in childhood, informed his work. Goble retold ancient stories for young audiences with a deep sympathy for Native American ways. His illustrations are brilliantly colored and detailed, accurately depicting Native American clothing, customs, and surroundings.
Award-winning author Paul Goble examines the construction, art, and significance of the tipi to the Plains Indians in his newest book, entitled Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters. Through a re-telling of the old- timer's stories, Goble shows how the tipi was more than just a home, but an expression of spiritual beliefs.