About The Canny Coyote

What is the lesson to be learned in this story?
The story of Canny Coyote invites the reader to assess how we view the world we live in. 

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Does it have a story line that teaches children how to better navigate their lives?
This story line teaches children about the importance of finding whimsy and folly to perceive our place in the world, without laughter we may not be able to see the world as a place of learning.

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How does it engage the reader? 
This tale engages the reader by telling the tale of how being serious all the time can have a detrimental affect on us. That if we can find a way to open our hearts we will have better perspectives and tools to deal with life.

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Does it conjure up real life scenarios and offer insights as to how problems could have been handled with less injury to all? 
This story has real life scenarios about the importance of being lighthearted. It is a gentle way to deliver a concept of humor to open our hearts and view the world in a more positive light,

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Does it open up avenues of discussion between parents and children? 
The Canny Coyote helps open up the discussion about hard topics that can become overwhelming simply by the nature of the topics children must deal with in life. 
By discussing The Canny Coyote we can allow children a safe and comfortable way to express out thoughts and ideas with laughter, knowing we can always laugh at the lessons we are learning.