Soft Child: How Rattlesnake Got its Fangs - Joe Hayes

Soft Child, a poor gentle snake, is worried about getting stepped on as he moves on his belly across the desert. The other animals, especially Jackrabbit, are relentless in their pursuit of this defenseless creature, until Sky God comes up with a lasting solution to the problem--and Soft Child becomes known as Rattlesnake. A Native American legend tells how Sky God helped Rattlesnake to defend himself. Ages 4-8