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The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

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Paperback $8.99

May 18, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116306 | 4-8 years

Ebook $6.99

May 19, 1998 | ISBN 9780525517931 | 4-8 years

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    About The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote

    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.

    About The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote

    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.

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    Also by Tony Johnston

    Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella
    My Mexico / Mexico Mio
    Amber on the Mountain
    The Vanishing Pumpkin
    The Quilt Story
    See all books by Tony Johnston

    About Tony Johnston

    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

    About Tomie dePaola

    Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the… More about Tomie dePaola

    About Tony Johnston

    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

    About Tomie dePaola

    Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the… More about Tomie dePaola

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    May 18, 1998 | 32 Pages | 8-1/2 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780698116306

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    May 19, 1998 | 32 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525517931
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    Praise

    ★”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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