“Coyote was tired of being cold,” begins this traditional Shoshone tale about the arrival of fire in the northern Wasatch region. Members of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation developed the concept for this retelling, in collaboration with book arts teacher, Tamara Zollinger. Together, they wrote and illustrated the book. Bright watercolor-and-salt techniques provide a winning background to the hand-cut silhouettes of the characters. The lively, humorous story about Coyote and his friends is complemented perfectly by later pages written by Northwestern Shoshone elders on the historical background and cultural heritage of the Shoshone nation. An audio CD with the voice of Helen Timbimboo telling the story in Shoshone and singing two traditional songs makes this book not only good entertainment but an important historical document, too. Sure to delight readers of all ages, Coyote Steals Fire will be a valuable addition to the elementary classroom, and the school or public library.
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Charming!,
By Kyddyl (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coyote Steals Fire: A Shoshone Tale (Hardcover)
This brief but beautifully illustrated childrens story is very charming. It is enhanced by a brief history of the NE Shoshone as well as having a CD I have not listened to yet. It is very educational for the little ones as well the adult reader.
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authentic,
By Sam "a teacher" (Logan, UT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coyote Steals Fire: A Shoshone Tale (Hardcover)
Coyote Steals Fire is a well-researched, authentic folk tale, retold and illustrated with the participation of Shoshone children. The illustrations are charming. The CD, which is included, has a wonderful telling of the story in Shoshone as well as songs, all by Helen Timbimboo, Northwestern Shoshone elder. Wonderful!
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This review is from: Coyote Steals Fire: A Shoshone Tale (Hardcover)
Not sure why Amazon says 4 to 6 weeks for shipping; maybe it's an error they will correct in time. In any case, one could order this book directly from the publisher and it would ship within 48 hours. 800-621-2736.
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Every winter, Grandmother came to the Moson Kahni valley to gather with her people. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Northwestern Shoshone, Bear River, Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, Mae Parry New!
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Every winter, Grandmother came to the Moson Kahni valley to gather with her people. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
massacre site Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Northwestern Shoshone, Bear River, Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, Mae Parry New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Surprise Me!
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