Synopses & Reviews
Coyote finds trouble wherever he goes. Now he wants to sing, dance, and fly like the crows, so he begs them to teach him how. The crows, however, decide to teach Coyote a lesson instead. This is the third volume in Gerald McDermottand#8217;s series of Trickster Tales. and#8220;Bold shapes and expansive double spreads (as well as an economically pared text) recommend the book for story hours large or small; pair it with McDermottand#8217;s more mystical Raven for some vibrant cross-cultural contrast.and#8221;--
The BulletinReview
and#8220;Kids will love the action and the brilliantly colored art.and#8221;and#8212;Sesame Street Parents
and#8220;A splendid tale, perfectly paced for an amusing read-aloud.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly
and#8220;This is great for story-telling: kids will love the slapstick action and the bright, comic art.and#8221;and#8212;Booklist
and#8220;Lively, visually splendid, and sure to appeal.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Review
Synopsis
Coyote finds trouble wherever he goes. Now he wants to sing, dance, and fly like the crows, so he begs them to teach him how. The crows, however, decide to teach Coyote a lesson instead. This is the third volume in Gerald McDermott's series of Trickster Tales. Bold shapes and expansive double spreads (as well as an economically pared text) recommend the book for story hours large or small; pair it with McDermott's more mystical Raven for some vibrant cross-cultural contrast.--The Bulletin
Synopsis
Wherever Coyote goes you can be sure heand#8217;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 Coyoteand#8217;s bragging and boasting. They decide to teach the great trickster a lesson. This time, Coyote has found real trouble!
About the Author
GERALD MCDERMOTT (1941-2012) was an internationally acclaimed author-illustratorand#160;of books for children. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a lifelong artist, heand#160;began his career asand#160;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