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The Curious Coyote is a travel-sized coloring book featuring 13 original illustrations designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and connection to nature.
Alongside each illustration, the book weaves a story-like text that invites you to slow down, explore your imagination, and experience the wonder of the natural world.
THE CURIOUS COYOTE: A Coloring Book to Connect with Nature
Step into the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest with The Curious Coyote, a travel-sized coloring book designed to spark creativity, calm the mind, and deepen your connection to nature.
Original Illustrations and Book Design by artist and author Mackenzie Bakewell
Written by her mother and nature educator, Lexie Bakewell
ABOUT THE CURIOUS COYOTE
This book invites readers to engage with the natural world through the simple, grounding act of coloring.
Created by mother–daughter duo Lexie and Mackenzie Bakewell, The Curious Coyote brings together vibrant illustration and mindful practice. Inspired by Lexie’s nature education series, which she co-authored with fellow educator Ellen Haas, this book is rooted in the Coyote Mentoring approach of the Wilderness Awareness School.
Inside, you’ll find 13 original illustrations by Mackenzie Bakewell, each featuring native plants and animals of the Pacific Northwest brought to life in Mackenzie’s unique style.
Every page is paired with an uplifting phrase designed to spark curiosity, encourage a positive mindset, and transform coloring into a tool for reflection and nature connection.
Spark Curiosity, Invite Calm, & Connect with the Natural World
The book opens with a short introduction on how to color with the Curious Coyote.
This is an adapted variation of Mackenzie’s 5-Minute Coloring Exercise, a simple practice that nurtures mindfulness and creativity. It also draws on the Core Routines of Nature Connection as taught in Lexie’s nature education book set.
Compact and travel-friendly, The Curious Coyote Coloring Book is the perfect companion for quiet moments, outdoor adventures, or creative breaks throughout the day.
Printed locally in Portland, Oregon, The Curious Coyote is more than just a coloring book: it’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and explore the wonder of the natural world, one page at a time.
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK
The Curious Coyote will be available this fall, just in time for holiday gifting. Preorder now to reserve your copies.
With printing set for early October, your books will arrive ready to inspire creativity, calm, and connection through the holiday season and beyond. (FREE Shipping within USA.)
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Single Book: $15
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Group Bundle (5 Books): $50
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Retailer Bundle (15 Books): $95
To Pre-Order the book, simply click the button below and you’ll be taken to our Publisher’s website where you can order The Curious Coyote Coloring Book.
Questions?
Get in touch with Mackenzie, the artist behind The Curious Coyote, by filling out the form below.
Nature Education Book sET
The Curious Coyote Coloring Book is a companion to the Curious Coyote Nature Education book set that was written by Lexie Bakewell and Ellen Haas, and illustrated by Mackenzie Bakewell.
About the Curious Coyote Book Set
Created as a tool for teachers, parents, and leaders of all kinds who want to connect more deeply with nature.
Ideal for homeschoolers and school teachers alike, for leading young children all the way to young adults. The core principles are the foundation for the art education coloring books created for Journey of Colors. The author, Lexie Bakewell, is the artist Mackenzie’s mother. They worked together as a creative duo to publish education that is inviting and accessible.
ABOUT THE ARTIST & AUTHOR
Mackenzie Bakewell is a professional artist and author, creator of Journey of Colors, and the illustrator behind The Curious Coyote. She loves drawing out her mother’s wisdom to share with the world through art and storytelling.
Lexie Bakewell, Mackenzie’s mom, is a naturalist, educator, and author of nature education books rooted in the Coyote Mentoring approach. A lifelong teacher (and homeschool mom), she has dedicated her work to inspiring curiosity and connection with the natural world.
Through the creative process, Mackenzie’s dog Ozy became their own “Curious Coyote,” leading the way on daily adventures and reminding them both how to playfully connect with nature.
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