Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon [Hardcover]

Jim Arnosky (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A gang of rowdy young coyotes appears over the rocky slope of Cactus Canyon, and the other animals do their best to lie low. But the coyotes chase the cottontail, bark at the wren, frighten the quail, and growl at the squirrel as he scurries for safety.
When they turn on each other and accidentally roll over a rattlesnake, their bluster quickly fades as they run for the hills.
Playing off the Western setting, Arnosky cleverly approaches a common problem for kids. This exciting episode set against a dazzling desert landscape is a perfect launching off place for discussing bullies.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2–All is peaceful in Cactus Canyon until a gang of coyotes brings trouble. "Ornery and full of mischief," the creatures terrorize the cottontail, cactus wren, quail, and antelope squirrel. When they're unsuccessful in capturing any of their prey, they turn on one another and start to brawl until they are surprised by a huge rattlesnake. The standoff ends with the coyotes fleeing the canyon and calm returning to it. Arnosky's high-quality, full-spread illustrations add substantially to this tale. With its vivid artwork painted in striking Southwestern hues, the book would supplement a desert biome unit nicely. While it's somewhat misleading to characterize the coyotes as rowdy bad boys instead of natural predators, kids will definitely get the idea, and, even though the little guys prevailed on this particular day, it's clear that the gang will be back again soon.–Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons (February 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399234136
• ISBN-13: 978-0399234132
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,095,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three Cheers!, March 4, 2009

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This review is from: Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon (Hardcover)

I was looking for a book about the desert biome to share with 100 students K-5. This was the perfect choice. A fictional book in a realistic setting. Effective illustrations, simple storyline. Great for discussions about bullying. Very well written. Highly recommended.