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Coyote's Soundbite

A Poem for Our Planet

John Agard author Piet Grobler illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Lantana Publishing

Published:22nd Apr '21

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A rip-roaring poem about protecting our planet, told through the eyes of Coyote the trickster.

Excitement spreads like bushfire through the jungle. Earth-goddesses are planning a conference! From Australia to Antarctica, the Amazon to Africa, goddesses will debate the burning environmental issues of our times...and bushy-tailed, smooth-talking Coyote wants in on the action! A rip-roaring poem by a master poet in celebration of Earth Day.Excitement spreads like bush through the jungle. Earth-goddesses are planning a conference! From Australia to Antarctica, the Amazon to Africa, goddesses will debate the burning environmental issues of our times...and bushy-tailed, smooth-talking Coyote wants in on the action! Can this infamous trickster come up with a plan to infiltrate the conference and leave a lasting legacy for our planet? A rip-roaring poem by a master poet in celebration of Earth Day.

“Quirky and inventive. The writing is beautiful. The illustrations truly shine and will be enjoyed by all. An aesthetically pleasing and stimulating work of art”

-ALA Booklist

* ALA Booklist *
“The more I read this book the more I wanted to read it again because every time I looked at it again I noticed a new drawing or found something to use in my own writing. This is an important story to tell because lots of bad things are happening to our world currently and it reminds us of what we need to do to help our planet”

-Lottie, Books Up North, Kid Reviewer

* Books Up North *
“A perfect pairing – John Agard’s poetry that demands to be performed (you can hear his voice), Piet Grobler's vibrant colours and characters leaping off the page. A passionate contemporary message brought to life with humour. A book that really does stand out”

-Ferelith Hordon, librarian

  • Winner of Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination 2022.
  • Winner of A BookTrust Book of the Month 2021.

ISBN: 9781911373735

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

40 pages