Coyote and the Laughing Butterflies

Written and illustrated by Harriet Peck Taylor

Coyote's trickery backfires when playful butterflies turn the tables.

4.2 Goodreads · 55 ratings

32 pages· 1,010 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD810L

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Bookroo's summary

Coyote, a notorious trickster, finds himself outwitted by playful butterflies. Tasked with bringing home salt, he naps by a lake, only to awaken at home empty-handed. As the butterflies' laughter echoes, Coyote must unravel their mischievous game. Will he reclaim his salt or remain the butt of their joke?

From the publisher

This delightful retelling of a Native American folktale is “a satisfying selection, creatively designed, with beautiful pictures and striking imagery” (School Library Journal). Coyote is used to playing tricks, but in this tale, the tables are turned. Stopping to take a quick nap by the big salty lake where he’s supposed to bring home salt for cooking, Coyote’s discovered by some mischievous butterflies. Playing their own trick, they carry Coyote home without his salt. Coyote is completely confused–until the third time when Coyote wakes up at home with his salt and discovers the butterflies have been having a bit of fun.

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