Old Coyote
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Book Overview
"This gentle and sensitive story is delivered in just the right respectful manner . . . A comforting take that is suitable for helping to explain death to young children." - School Library JournalOld Coyote's muzzle is turning white, and his steps are slow. He spends most of his time basking in the sun and remembering. Chasing rabbits, raising pups with Mrs. Coyote, gathering with his friends on the mountain and howling at the moon - it's been a long, full life, and he's grateful for it. But could it be time for him to take one last journey?
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0763638862
ISBN13:9780763638863
Release Date:August 2008
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 8.5" x 10.2"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
really great
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I bought this book as a gift (for a kid) but ended up keeping it for myself.
Going gentle into the night
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is lovely, gentle and sensitive without being maudlin on the difficult subject of death. Can help a child better understand the loss of a pet or person from a "circle of life" perspective. Thre bittersweet end of a long life, well-lived emerges into the hope of abnother world without being religious or specific. A book for to be read, discussed and treasured with a child.
Old Coyote
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A gentle tale that shows how death is a natural part of life. The beautiful illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to this story.
on saying goodbye
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
His muzzle is turning white, his fur isn't as thick as it used to be, and his howl now as a few tremors in it, but Old Coyote's memory is as sharp as ever. He can recall when there wasn't any city near his home, and there were no highways with cars breaking speed limits. Since he can't run the way he used to Old Coyote sort of ambles along thinking about the past. He returns to the den where he lives with Mrs. Coyote. Together they think of their children and grandchildren, all 129 of them! But, he aches, he hurts. He knows he's grown old. In the way of all coyotes he tells Mrs. Coyote that he will be soon going off. She understands, and licks him on the nose. This tender tale about living a full life and then saying goodbye will help youngsters understand what the final goodbye means. It's a simple story beautifully illustrated in mixed media on paper. - Gail Cooke
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