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Coyote and the Sky: How the Sun, Moon, and Stars Began

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According to Santa Ana Pueblo legend, the animals’ spirit Leader created the sun, moon, and stars by the use of woven yucca mats and hot coals. He selected certain animals to climb from their homes in the Third World as much as the Fourth World. The Squirrel, the Rabbit, and the Badger were all allowed to go. The Coyote, on the other hand, used to be forbidden to accompany them because he used to be at all times causing trouble and stealing food from the others.

Regardless of what he used to be told, Coyote refused to stay in the Third World. He found a hiding place and waited for an opportunity to follow the animals to the Fourth World. When the other animals found out Coyote, they summoned the Leader to the Fourth World to care for him. Coyote’s punishment is a lesson in what happens to animals, or people, when they refuse to obey instructions.

Writing for the more youthful reader, Emmett “Shkeme” Garcia, a member of the Santa Ana tribe, shares his Pueblo’s story of the beginnings of the stars and constellations. Victoria Pringle’s illustrations provide visual elements that make stronger the action of the story.

Ages 6 and up.

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