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Isabel and the Hungry Coyote/Isabel y el coyote hambriento
Isabel and the Hungry Coyote/Isabel y el coyote hambriento Author:Keith Polette Tamales and chili sauce are coyote's downfall in this rendition of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. English text is sprinkled with selected Spanish words to create a bilingual reading treat. Isabel (in her traditional red cape) encounters a hungry coyote on her way to grandmother's house. Set in the American southwest, this version has ... more »spunky Isabel outwitting coyote with self-reliance and bravery. No woodsman saves the day. And Grandma only comes on the scene when her siesta, as well as all the action, is over. Comical twists of story line and the deft fusion of English and Spanish make for an entertaining and "learn-as-you-read" teaching tool. Outfitted in cowboy boots, surrounded by prickly cactus, and hampered by a coyote, Isabel is not your typical storybook miss. She uses her powers of recollection (the coyote has said he cannot tolerate spicy food, in fact it burns his boca) and quick thinking to solve her dilemma. The skilled use of intermittent Spanish words enhances the Tex/Mex ambience of this story. Pen and ink and colored pencil illustrations utilize whimsical, quirky touches and employ a bold Southwestern color palette. These artful elements create a visual celebration that lends depth and dimension to this enchanting retold tale. A feast for the senses.« less