Fire Race

A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People By Jonathan London
and Lanny Pinola
Illustrated by Sylvia Long

9-3/4 x 8-3/4 in; 40 pp ; Full color throughout, Ages 4-8
Paperback
Published in January, 1997
ISBN 0811814882
ISBN13 9780811814881
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Fire Race -- Inspired by a legend of the Karuk people, the story of how Coyote captures fire and how Eagle, Cougar, Fox, Bear and others work together to help is a dramatic tale of bravery and cooperation.

Jonathan London is the author of more than fifty books for children. He lives in Northern California with his family.
Read more about the inspiration behind Jonathan's work.

Lanny Pinola is a Pomo/Miwok storyteller, who works as a park ranger in Northern California. In 1991, he was awarded the Secretary of the Interior Stewardship for his success in promoting ties between the National Park Service and the Native American community.

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of several books for children including the best sellers Ten Little Rabbits and Alejandro's Gift. Ms. Long's detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Arizona.
Read more about Sylvia's illustrating process.