Coyote Places the Stars de Harriet Peck Taylor

Coyote Places the Stars

Harriet Peck Taylor

Harriet P Taylor

en Limba Engleză Hardback – 31 aug 1993 – vârsta de la 5 până la 8 ani

A joyfully retold and vibrantly illustrated story about the origin of the constellations, based on a Wasco Indian legend.

One evening, crafty Coyote climbs the moon to discover the secrets of the heavens. Instead, he finds a way to make the most wonderful pictures for all the world to see. The next night, the other animals of the canyon look up to the sky, where they see a big surprise

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In this retelling of a Wasco Indian legend, Coyote shoots arrows at the stars, rearranging them in order to make pictures in the night sky. Whenever the sound of Coyote's howl is heard today, "He is calling you to go to your window, gaze at the star pictures, and to dream". Illustrated in striking southwestern-style art. Full color throughout.

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Harriet Peck Taylor is an award-winning author, illustrator, and artist who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She received a BFA in Fine Art and a BA in Education from the University of Colorado in 1977. She began her career in fine art and continues to work as a professional artist. Her work is in public and private collections throughout the world. You can visit her at HarrietPeckTaylor.com.

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One evening, crafty coyote climbs the moon to discover the secrets of the heavens. Instead, he finds a way to make the most wonderful pictures for all the world to see. The next night, the other animals of the canyon look up to the sky, where they see a big surprise! Based on a Wasco Indian legend, this story about the origin of the constellations is joyfully retold and vibrantly illustrated.