Coyote in Love: The Story of Crater Lake

by Mindy Dwyer

Overview

In many Native American stories of creation, Coyote proudly takes his place as the ultimate trickster, the mischievous hero whose lessons may even include painful lessons for the unwary. Mindy Dwyer's retelling of a Northwest coyote legend allows readers young and old to meet that same colorful and wily creature, but this time made vulnerable himself by love.

Coyote in Love is a tale of love and the way things came to be. Children will be entranced as they hear of the antics of Coyote as he sings to the heavens in pursuit of the love of a star. They'll also learn from the Old Ones how a lake with never-ending depth and the bluest waters of Oregon's Crate Lake was formed by a flood of tears from heartbroken Coyote. This appealing legend is matched by the bright, whimsical watercolor images of Coyote.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941821022
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	12 MB
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Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mindy Dwyer studied art in Pittsburgh and at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Her art has appeared in solo exhibitions as well as in juried shows across the country. Mindy’s other children’s books include Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights, Quilt of Dreams, and The Salmon Princess: An Alaska Cinderella Story.

Read an Excerpt

Coyote climbed and climbed and climbed until he got to the mountain top. His view from up there was a sunset, freshly painted. The sky colors melted and dripped behind the edge of the earth, and then the afterglow gave light for a long time, making him sleepy. Coyote was so tired, but he didn’t want to miss the beautiful star.

Editorial Reviews

This is a cute story, but we won’t stop there talking about this book. Many of the children’s books that are from or about the Native American culture deal with folklore and relationships between mankind and the animals. Many of the same animals are characters in various cross-cultural accounts, such as eagle, raven, fish, frog, and our friend coyote. This story takes coyote on his mischievous adventure as his love for blue star. Eventually rejected, his fall creates the crater hole and his tears fill the hole, known today as Crater Lake. This story will be well liked by children in the Pacific Northwest who are familiar with Crater Lake, especially those who have visited. The cultural accuracy of portraying an important Native American folklore hold true with the story’s retelling.” —ChildLit Wiki

“The illustrations are painted in vibrant purples, turquoises, and blues, offset by soft greens and yellows. Coyote’s stylized figure reflects the pointed shape of his beloved star. The text, on the facing page, is surrounded by geometric borders of a similar palette, and important words are emphasized with color. With an interesting layout and typography supporting an appealing tale, this is a worthy addition to collections. –School Library Journal

“How much I like Coyote in Love! It feels rounded out, comfortable, adapted to our world. Nicely done! I think you have succeeded in bridging old and new in a creative way.” –Betsy Ragland, (Portland) Oregonian

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