Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
Tonatiuh, D., & Middleton, M. T. (2013). Pancho Rabbit and the coyote: a migrant's tale. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers.
2014 Author Honor Book of the Pura Belpre Award
Note: This award is given to Latin authors and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
Summary: A drought forces Papa Rabbit and two of his friends to leave the ranch and find work elsewhere. After a few years Papa is supposed to return and they plan a huge celebration but Papa does not show up. Everyone is worried but thinks he will make it by the next morning. The oldest son Pancho left in search of his father. A Coyote offers Pancho help to get to the ranch that Papa was working at. Throughout their journey the coyote keeps demanding all of the food and drink that Pancho had packed for his father. When Pancho runs out of food and drink the coyote tries to eat Pancho. In just the nick of time Papa Rabbit bursts through the door and saves his son. They all return to the ranch the next day and celebrate.
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