“How Coyote Stole the Summer: A Native American Folktale” adapted by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Kelly Dupre

It’s winter all year long, and Coyote is cold. He’s cold in the morning, cold at night, and cold in between. But he knows a secret: Old Woman keeps summer tucked away in a small bag in her tipi.

So Coyote and his friends Wolf, Moose, Elk, Stag, and Antelope cook up a plan to steal it. Grabbing the bag is the easy part. Getting away with it is another story, because Old Woman’s children are right behind him.

Will the plan work? And will everyone get a share of summer’s warmth?

This 48-page folktale is part of the “On My Own” Folklore series, with colorful illustrations on every page and a story that’s easy to read aloud or enjoy alone. It’s a fun pick for ages seven to ten, and a good one for reading together.

This paperback is in very good condition, and you can find it at Dead Tree Dreams.