Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1250685 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 36 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3-Despite his terrible singing voice, Coyote is offended when Old Woman doesn't invite him to join in and serenade Moon. His response is to insult Moon, driving her deep into a pond and plunging the world into darkness. A plot is hatched to try to bring her back, with Coyote's singing taking center stage. This story is far too long to be read aloud, and only determined independent readers will get through the stilted dialogue. The illustrations are beautifully rendered in smoky grays and browns that perfectly reflect the nighttime setting. Translucent brush strokes and lines give the images the distinctive look and feel of Japanese paintings. Coyote's sauciness and the moon's haughtiness are elegantly captured. The illustrations, however, cannot overcome the weaknesses of the plot. For a stunning telling of a moon folktale, try Margaret Hodges's Buried Moon (Little, Brown, 1990; o.p.).
Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
THOMAS KING is a writer, performer, photographer, and teacher. He is the award-winning author of two novels, a collection of short stories, an anthology of Native writing, and a children's book, A Coyote Columbus Story. Born and raised in the United States, King now makes his home in Canada.

JOHNNY WALES has illustrated several books for children, including Gruntle Piggle Takes Off, Noguchi the Samuri, and The Toronto Story. In addition to his work as an illustrator, Wales has studied Bunya puppetry in Japan, toured extensively with the world-renowned Kodo drumming ensemble, and built his own cedar and canvas canoe. A native Canadian, Wales and his wife currently live in Japan.

Customer Reviews

My child laughs so hard
Every time I read this to my daughter she laughs so hard it takes a good long while to get her back into a quiet bedtime mood! We originaly bought the book for a friend who lives in the woods and loves animal stories, but we will just have to get her another copy as we cannot part with this one. This is a great book to read out loud and the language, tone and humour make it a joy for both the listener and the reader. It has easily become one of our favorite books in my daughter's library.

Coyote Sings to the Moon
This book.. will delight children.. and adults..

It tells a story that will delight and capture your imagination. This was the first book of Mr. Kings I hesitated to purchase. The cost of a children's book I thought was a tad high, and I have no little children around at the moment. But came across it for the 3rd time in one week and decided to purchase it... and after not only being totally delighted with the story, the manner it is written.. I must say I was impressed with the quality of the book it self. This book was made to endure the thousands of times little hands, and old alike will pick it up and become absorbed in this story. It will make you giggle.. chuckle.. and look at the sound of coyote singing to the moon.. in a whole new wonderful way. A true native story... in the most amazing way.. thank you Mr. King


Holley Schultz