C Is for Coyote: A Southwest Alphabet Book

by Andrea Helman and Gavriel Jecan

Book Overview

A-B-C book featuring desert Southwest Animals. This board book adaptation of the bestselling classic is sure to appeal to younger readers fascinated by the desert

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873587987
• ISBN13: 9780873587983
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL

While alphabet books for children abound , a few are head and shoulders above the rest - C Is For Coyote is one such stand-out. The book does focus on examples found in the southwestern part of our country, yet the information included is so fascinating and the photography so beautiful that it will appeal to youngsters all over America. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied not only by a first rate full color photo but also by a brief descriptive paragraph. For instance, "B is for Bobcat," which is where readers learn that bobcats live in rocky dens, are solitary, and like to hunt at night. From the title "C is for Coyote" it is revealed that coyotes are "one of the most adaptable animals in the world.....Yip! Yip! Oo-oow! Known for their distinctive howl, some Native Americans call coyotes "songdogs" and interpret their howling to predict the weather." And so it goes through "P is for Pueblo," which is Spanish for town, all the way to "Z is for Zion," one of our most outstanding National Parks. What a treat to find a book that doesn't "talk down" to children, but entertains and educates. - Gail Cooke

Filled with stunning photographs

Deftly produced by Andrea Helman, Art Wolfe and Gavriel Jecan, C Is For Coyote: A Southwest Alphabet Book is a gorgeously illustrated alphabet book for young readers ages 5 to 8, and filled with stunning photographs by Art Wolfe and Cavriel Jecan of the wildlife, environment, and landmarks of the American Southwest. Brief factoids about each creature or landmark make for engaging and educational reading. C For Coyote is very highly recommended for family, school, and community ABC book collections.

I love this alphabet book!!!!

I love this alphabet book and at age 47 (and counting) I hope I never lose my fascination with beautiful children's books. "C is for Coyote" boasts amazing animal and southwestern photography (photographers have worked for National Wildlife Federation, Smithsonian and National Geographic, to name a few). The beautiful photos are supported by informative and interesting text which will make you long to visit the locations. I truly do not want to pigeonhole this alphabet book only for children as it is a wonderfully simple geographical guide to the American southwest. Once you have opened this book you will want to make the pilgrimage to the four corners area. A fine book for young children learning their A, B, Cs and a real treat for the rest of us who, on occasion, like to revisit our A, B, C's.