Outline of School Visit by Chinook Library Staff for Coyote Shadow Puppet Plays and Stories

1. Introduction by Manisha Khetarpul, head librarian.

2. Coyote and Mouse (Yellow Behind the Ears) – shadow play by Manisha and Margaret.
-script retold by Margaret, illustrations by Hilary.
Little Mouse plays a trick on Coyote and the tables are turned on the ‘master trickster’.

3. Coyote and Rock – shadow play by Manisha and Margaret.
– script retold by Margaret, illustrations by Hilary
Rock chases Coyote through water, past trees and buffalo. Who is going to stop Rock and help Coyote?

4. How the First Rainbow was Made – story with magnetic board by Manisha.
- story from Ruth Robbins reference book.
On Mt. Shasta the animals go for help to Coyote because he is wise and will know how to stop the rain. Coyote creates a plan that involves all their co-operation.

5. Coyote Brings Fire - shadow play by Manisha and Margaret.
–script retold by Margaret, illustrations by Hilary.
It is winter and human beings are suffering from the cold. The animals go to Coyote for a plan to bring fire to humans. The plan works with some minor cost to the animals.

6. Earl Meets Coyote on the Farm – color your own story by Margaret.
– story by Margaret, illustrations by Hilary.
Coyote helps Earl to appreciate his Grandpa Will and Grandma Bea when Earl meets Coyote in the winter hills behind their farm.

7. Library handouts for students and staff.