Coyote receives his comeuppance when he tries to take something that does not belong to him.
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In vivid browns, tans and blues befitting its desert setting, Stevens's latest retelling stars a rapscallion bent on pilfering a blanket. After all, Coyote reasons, the blankets are merely covering some big boulders--who would notice? The wise Hummingbird warns the crafty critter that he will upset the balance of things by taking what doesn't belong to him. But Coyote steals the blanket ("I would look fine dressed up in this. I could wear it as a new coat") and a mad race ensues as the offended boulder rolls after the thief, who refuses to give up his booty. Frenetic drawings with a kid-like sensibility propel the story at breakneck pace from one vigorous scene to the next--Mule Deer tries to block the boulder and gets his antlers snapped off; Big Horn Sheep is flattened by the marauding rock. No excessive violence here, however, as the overall tone is reminiscent of a Roadrunner cartoon--and the subtle lesson about respecting the possessions of others may just seep into little ones' consciousness. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3. When Coyote swipes a blanket, thus angering the spirit of the desert, he is pursued by a rock on a rampage. This traditional trickster tale features a scraggly, scruffy yet lovable character, a narrative that will roll right off storytellers' tongues, and hilarious pictures of boastful animals trying to halt the furious boulder.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unrepentant Coyote strikes again!,
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This review is from: Coyote Steals the Blanket (Ute Tales) (Paperback)
Okay, I'm not an expert on Native American tales, so I can't tell you how close this story comes to the "original". What I can say is that I kind of liked Coyote. He sort of reminded me of a ten year old boy. He steals a blanket and gets chased around the desert. At first, he asks for help from all of his friends. But not even his friends can help himut of this mess! Finally, he's forced to gives it back. But does he learn his lesson? No! The illustrations are excellent, with the eye for detail that is the hallmark of Janet Stevens. This was a good "mulit cultural" tool .
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book for children,
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This review is from: Coyote Steals the Blanket (Ute Tales) (Library Binding)
I bought this book in a local bookstore out of curiosity. My 5yr old loved it. It's humorous and the ending caught us by surprise. This story also gives children the opportunity to participate (when the rocks "rumble" after coyote).I'd recommend it for kids up to age 10. My reason for not rating it 5stars is this: There isn't any info. included on the writer. As a Kiowa-Chickasaw woman, I always like to know who is writing the books under AmerInd. subject matter and their background/experience. I bought the soft cover. Maybe the jacket on the hardcover has this info.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Coyote Steals The Blanket,
By Megan Allyn (New England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coyote Steals the Blanket (Ute Tales) (Library Binding)
A greedy coyote thinks that he owns everything. One day he comes across these beautiful blankets but before a little bird had warned him not to talk them, but the greedy coyote took them anyway. The rock chased him all over and there was no way that he could stop it, unless he returned the blanket. I like this book because it teaches a wonderful lesson that I believe all children should learn, that you should not take what is not yours. I think the author did a great job getting that lesson across in a simple enough fashion that young children can understand.
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