Bringing trickster tales to life

Two Native American tales come alive at Children’s MuseumA new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma brings alive the stories of author and illustrator Gerald McDermott in “Soar into Story: The Adventures of Raven and Coyote.”

Two of McDermott’s most popular tales, “Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest” and “Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest,” are transformed from page to playtime through a variety of hands-on activities, where children can explore the worlds of Raven and Coyote. Children explore the characters through make-believe activities, playing with story sequences, building vocabulary and retelling the stories.Comment:  For more on the subject, see The Best Indian Books.