The Baby Coyote and the Old Woman: El coyotito y la viejita

The Little Coyote's Trash Adventure is a heartwarming and educational tale that teaches young readers about the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal.

When the little old lady's trash blows away into the desert, Baby Coyote returns it to her doorstep, leading to a gentle ecology lesson and a mending of thoughtless habits.

This bilingual story is charmingly illustrated in a soft southwestern palette and flows smoothly in both English and Spanish.

The relationship between the coyote and the woman is particularly intriguing, making this book an effective read-aloud for elementary teachers on Earth Day.

With its didactic handling of the ecological message, The Little Coyote's Trash Adventure is a must-read for school and public libraries.