Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale

Author: Duncan Tonatiuh

An allegorical picture book about the hardships and struggles of immigration from award-winning picture book creator Duncan Tonatiuh

A Pura Belpr Author and Illustrator Honor Book and ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book

A young rabbit named Pancho eagerly awaits his papa's return. Papa Rabbit left two years ago to travel far away north to find work in the great carrot and lettuce fields to earn money for his family. When Papa does not return home on the designated day, Pancho sets out to find him. He packs Papa's favorite meal--mole, rice and beans, a heap of still-warm tortillas, and a jug full of fresh aguamiel--and heads north. He soon meets a coyote, who offers to help Pancho in exchange for some of Papa's favorite foods. They travel together until the food is gone and the coyote decides he is still hungry . . . for Pancho

Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the hardship and struggles facing families who seek to make better lives for themselves and their children by illegally crossing the borders.

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 05/07/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781419705830
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 158860 / Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale

Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2013
School Library Journal 04/01/2013 pg. 145
Publishers Weekly 04/08/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2013 pg. 534
Booklist 06/01/2013 pg. 110
New York Times Book Review 09/15/2013 pg. 21
Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2013 pg. 65
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Duncan Tonatiuh is the winner of the prestigious Pura Belpré Award. Born and raised in Mexico, he attended school in the United States. He divides his time between San Miguel Allende, Mexico, and New York City.