Ernesto Joked

Amidst the Southwest's geographic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, a covey of quails resides peacefully under the watchful shade of cottonwood trees. But the covey's peaceful existence is shaken when a cantankerous coyote invades their territory and threatens the quails. Dun dun dunnn . . . Meet Ernesto, a quail known for his quick wit and humor. But it's no time for jokes-or is it? Coyote is having a bad day and demands a funny story . . . or else. Ernesto's talent is put to the ultimate test. As tension builds, in a clutch, will Ernesto have enough faith to lighten the brooding with his spontaneous humor?

Filled with plenty of punny wordplay, this beautifully illustrated modern folk tale is about friendship, bravery, and the power of humor. Ernesto Joked is perfect for nature lovers and those who enjoy the southwest flavor of The Three Little Javelinas, by Susan Lowell, or the story of Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest by Gerald McDermott.

At the back of this picture book is a bonus vocabulary-building glossary complete with Spanish words and flower and plant descriptions. Also, be sure to check out the activity page! This is book four of the collection.

Catch the Ernesto Joked video book trailer available on YouTube!