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May 18, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116306 | 4-8 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
May 19, 1998 | ISBN 9780525517931 | 4-8 years Buy
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May 18, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116306 | 4-8 years
May 19, 1998 | ISBN 9780525517931 | 4-8 years
Poor Coyote! What’s he doing, hanging upside down in the farmer’s house, next to a pot of boiling water? How’d he wind up underneath the jicara tree, getting bonked by rock-hard fruit? Who tricked him into whacking a wasps’ nest with a stick? And why is he always howling at the moon?Because of Rabbit, that’s why! Longtime collaborators Tony Johnston and Tomie dePaola look to the folklore of Oaxaca, Mexico, for this nutty, naughty tale of trickery and hijinks. Written with sly humor and illustrated in the vibrant golds, blues, and reds of the Southwest, this is a story with a flavor as distinctive as chile peppers.
Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children’s books. Throughout her career, she has worked at a children’s bookstore, taught a course on picture book writing at UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra… More about Tony Johnston
★”Humorous . . . This zesty collaboration is sure to be popular.” —Booklist, starred review “Johnston’s adaptation of the action-packed tale is succinct and colorful; dePaola’s deceptively childlike illustrations mark a breathtaking departure from his familiar style. . . A book that’s sure to appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review “An impressive collaboration. . . The artist outdoes himself in this fetching book.” —Publishers Weekly “An engaging retelling . . . Familiar and funny, yet different and distinctive.” —School Library Journal
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