This collection introduces the Native American character of Coyote to young readers through a series of four stories showing the creative and foolish nature of this popular hero trickster. Coyote's antics help children learn about the foibles and consequences of human behavior in a non-threatening way, demonstrating the wisdom and insight of Native American humor. Illustrations by award-winning artist Gary Lund are woven throughout th text. Author and storyteller Susan Strauss is well known across the United States for her performances in conjunction with organizations such as the National Park and Forest Service, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.

" . . . an entertaining cartoon style that perfectly compliments these rollicking adventures . . . goes far in capturing the essence of these traditionally oral tales."
--School Library Journal