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		Coyote's New Suit Thomas King Illustrations: Johnny Wales Toronto: Key Porter Books, 2004. 38 p. ISBN 1552634973 Ages 10 to 12
Coyote's New Suit Source

Coyote is easily persuaded by Raven that his suit is rather ordinary, and sets out to find himself a better suit. He "borrows" suits from Bear, Porcupine, Skunk and several other animal friends. As they discover their missing suits, they are convinced by Raven to help themselves to the human suits hanging on the nearby clothesline. Much confusion follows, and just as we think that Coyote has learned a lesson, Raven again comments that Coyote's suit is just "okay." As the story ends, Coyote is once more eyeing Bear's suit…

This lively tale set "a long time ago when animals and human beings still talked to each other" is illustrated with the vibrant watercolours of Johnny Wales. Thomas King, of Cherokee, Greek and German descent, is a widely published Canadian author, a Member of the Order of Canada, and a recipient of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award. Also a professor of English, he writes for children and adults.

–RG