Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest
Gerald McDermott
(Author)
Gerald McDermott
(Illustrator)
Description
Wherever Coyote goes you can be sure he'll find trouble. Now he wants to sing, dance, and fly like the crows, so he begs them to teach him how. The crows agree but soon tire of Coyote's bragging and boasting. They decide to teach the great trickster a lesson. This time, Coyote has found real trouble!Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
April 19, 1999
Pages
32
Dimensions
11.0 X 8.94 X 0.1 inches | 0.41 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780152019587
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About the Author
GERALD MCDERMOTT (1941-2012) was an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of books for children. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a lifelong artist, he began his career as an animated filmmaker before moving into the creation of children's books based on storytelling traditions from around the world. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott Honors; his extensive and influential body of work includes six popular picture books focusing on the trickster motif. Devoted to oral tradition and the transformative power of mythology, he was the first Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and served as a consultant on mythology in education. www.geraldmcdermott.com
Reviews
"Kids will love the action and the brilliantly colored art."--Sesame Street Parents
"A splendid tale, perfectly paced for an amusing read-aloud."--Publishers Weekly
"This is great for story-telling: kids will love the slapstick action and the bright, comic art."--Booklist
"Lively, visually splendid, and sure to appeal."--Kirkus Review
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