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Iktomi and the Ducks is a children’s retelling of a Great Plains legend. Paul Goble explores the cunning of the trickster Iktomi, the playful encounters with ducks, and the eventual lesson delivered by Coyote. The story celebrates Native American folklore and offers a lively narrative for young readers.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Paul Goble
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