by Duncan Tonatiuh
When drought comes to the ranch causing no crop growth, Papá Rabbit and others must leave their families to hunt for work. On the day of Papá's expected return, he does not come. Worried, Pancho sets out to search, carrying only a backpack full of his father's favorite food. Pancho meets a coyote along the way, who agrees to take him on a shortcut in exchange for the food. When the food is spent and Coyote is still hungry, he decides to eat Pancho. A surprise visitor saves the day!
This traditional Mexican tale resembles The Gingerbread Man and Little Red Riding Hood in some aspects. However, it is not a simple fairy tale. Rather, it is an allegorical children's picture book documenting the plight of an illegal immigrant and his family. In fact, Señor Coyote represents a non-animal kind of coyote, which is a slang term for a person who smuggles people illegally between the US and Mexican border. This book is an excellent resource for bringing to light this legitimate problem and for the brainstorming of solutions.
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Author, Duncan Tonatiuh's website: http://www.duncantonatiuh.com/
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