Book Series · 4 Books

Trickster Books

In order from Papagayo to Coyote.

The Trickster series is a set of 4 picture books by Gerald McDermott, published between 1980 and 1994. Written for ages 3–7, most books run about 30 pages.

Papagayo

Zomo the Rabbit

Raven

Coyote

Papagayo

Zomo the Rabbit

Raven

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Papagayo

Sale price

$858

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1980

Papagayo

By Gerald McDermott

A noisy parrot must save the moon from a hungry moon-dog.

40 pages· 1,110 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Summary: In the heart of the jungle, Papagayo the parrot's loud antics annoy the night creatures. But when a fearsome moon-dog threatens to devour the moon, only Papagayo can save the night. As the moon wanes, the creatures must decide if they can trust the mischievous parrot. Can Papagayo's noisy nature become their salvation, or will the moon vanish forever? Discover the unexpected heroism in this vibrant tale of friendship and courage.

The complete set

Trickster Series

4 books · Published 1980–1994

Papagayo

Sale price

$858

Papagayo

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1980

A noisy parrot must save the moon from a hungry moon-dog.

Zomo the Rabbit

Sale price

$759

Zomo the Rabbit

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1992

A trickster rabbit must complete impossible tasks to gain wisdom.

Raven

Sale price

$958

Raven

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1993

Can Raven outsmart Sky Chief to bring light to the world?

Coyote

Sale price

$958

Coyote

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

Coyote's quest to fly leads to unexpected trouble with the crows.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Trickster series?

There are 4 books in the Trickster series. It began with Papagayo in 1980, and the newest book, Coyote, was published in 1994.

What ages are the Trickster books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Trickster book is the longest?

Papagayo is the longest book in the series at 1,110 words (40 pages).

Which Trickster book is the shortest?

Zomo the Rabbit is the shortest at 519 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Trickster to life.

Gerald McDermott

Author & Illustrator

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