Coyote Places the Stars Contributor(s): Taylor, Harriet Peck (Author), Taylor, Harriet Peck (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689815352 ISBN-13: 9780689815355 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 1997 Annotation: One evening, crafty coyote climbs the moon to discover the secrets of the heavens. Instead, he finds a way to make the most wonderful pictures for all the world to see. The next night, the other animals of the canyon look up to the sky, where they see a big surprise! Based on a Wasco Indian legend, this story about the origin of the constellations is joyfully retold and vibrantly illustrated. Click for more in this series: Aladdin Picture Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General |
Dewey: 398.2 |
LCCN: 92046431 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 840(Not Available) |
Series: Aladdin Picture Books |
Physical Information: 0.22" H x 8.46" W x 9.03" L (0.28 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/05/1997 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 5346 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A joyfully retold and vibrantly illustrated story about the origin of the constellations, based on a Wasco Indian legend. One evening, crafty Coyote climbs the moon to discover the secrets of the heavens. Instead, he finds a way to make the most wonderful pictures for all the world to see. The next night, the other animals of the canyon look up to the sky, where they see a big surprise |
Contributor Bio(s): Taylor, Harriet Peck: - Harriet Peck Taylor is an award-winning author, illustrator, and artist who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She received a BFA in Fine Art and a BA in Education from the University of Colorado in 1977. She began her career in fine art and continues to work as a professional artist. Her work is in public and private collections throughout the world. You can visit her at HarrietPeckTaylor.com. |
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