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Borreguita and the Coyote
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Borreguita and the Coyote Paperback - 1998

by Verna Aardema; Petra Mathers (Illustrator)

At last, the highly acclaimed tale of a resourceful lamb who uses her wits to outsmart a hungry coyote is available in paperback. "This folk tale from the west of Mexico is energetically told and comfortably packed with many recognizable motifs".--"The Horn Book". Full color.


From the publisher

* Verna Aardema grew up in New Era, Michigan as the third in a family of nine children.  A cedar swamp in the back of her house served as her inspiration and retreat as a young aspiring writer.

* At Michigan State College, Verna took many writing courses, but none that were aimed at writing for children.  She didn't think about the children's book field until many years later, when she had to make up stories to get her baby daughter to eat.

* Verna writes mostly African folktales because of her fascination with that infinitely diverse continent.  Out of its jungles, deserts, and great plains have come some of the most unusual and charming folktales in the world.

* As of today, Verna has published over 25 books and is still working on more.  Her books have been translated into French, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese and Afrikaans.  

* Verna lives in North Fort Myers, Florida, with her husband, Albert.  


From the Hardcover edition.

First line

On a farm at the foot of a mountain, there once lived a little ewe lamb.

From the jacket flap

What's a little lamb to do about a fierce coyote that wants to eat her? Why, trick him, of course...and and trick him again...and trick him one more time! Here's a lively retelling of a Mexican folk tale by master story teller Verna Aardema, illustrated in bold, winning colors by Petra Mathers.

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  • Title Borreguita and the Coyote
  • Author Verna Aardema; Petra Mathers (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dragonfly Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date January 20, 1998
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780679889366 / 0679889361
  • Weight 0.27 lbs (0.12 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.02 x 9.94 x 0.09 in (20.37 x 25.25 x 0.23 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 560
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Mexican
    • Ethnic Orientation: Latino
  • Library of Congress subjects Folklore - Mexico
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.245

Media reviews

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 02/02/1998, Page 0

About the author

* Verna Aardema grew up in New Era, Michigan as the third in a family of nine children. A cedar swamp in the back of her house served as her inspiration and retreat as a young aspiring writer. * At Michigan State College, Verna took many writing courses, but none that were aimed at writing for children. She didn't think about the children's book field until many years later, when she had to make up stories to get her baby daughter to eat. * Verna writes mostly African folktales because of her fascination with that infinitely diverse continent. Out of its jungles, deserts, and great plains have come some of the most unusual and charming folktales in the world. * As of today, Verna has published over 25 books and is still working on more. Her books have been translated into French, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese and Afrikaans. * Verna lives in North Fort Myers, Florida, with her husband, Albert.
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