Tul-Tok-A-Na the Small One: A Yosemite Indian Legend

This Yosemite Indian legend tells how the great rock, now called El Capitan, grew to be the tallest rock in the Yosemite Valley of California; how Tul-tok-a-na, the tiny inch worm , was able to rescue two indian boys who were stranded on the top. By accepting his handicaps, and succeeding in spite of them, Tul=tok-a-na, of small stature, proves that he can be a doer and achiever in the world dominated by others more powerful and capable- a comforting thought fro children to carry with them as they face the difficult task of growing up, and the need to achieve and be found worthy