coyote (legendary character)

An illustrated retelling of the Salish myth about how Coyote devises a plan to steal fire from Curlew, the keeper of the sky world.

A retelling of a Miwok Indian creation myth in which Coyote, creator of the world and all its creatures, entertains suggestions for fashioning the Lord of the Animals.

In 1864, a Navajo shaman and his grandson seek powerful, mythical beads that can save their people from great evils, including The Long Walk forced on them by United States soldiers, and the trickster Coyote.

Retells four adventures about Coyote from the Native American oral tradition.

After the Maker-of-all-things uses words to create the world, she allows others to use her magic words until Coyote tries her patience with his mischief.

A retelling of the traditional Shasta Indian tale in which Coyote decides to shoot the sun for misleading him about the coming of spring.

Introduces the Native American character of Coyote to young readers.

A retelling of a Native American folktale about a coyote that tries to steal summer from Old Woman who keeps it tied up in a bag.

With the help of other animals, Wise Old Coyote manages to acquire fire from the wicked Yellow Jacket sisters.