The collection explains how Coyotes came to have such yellow eyes, why frogs inhabit water and croak in their prominent way, why tigers have black stripes, and the meaning of the peacock's beautiful markings.  The title of the collection comes from a story about the "Mighty Sun" painting all of the animals.

 

Each of the myths in this collection takes place in a distant time and place, emphasizing the power of nature and of the gods of time long ago.  Each myth is its own explanation of why something is the way it is today. 

 

The illustrations of this collection are bright and collage like.  They have the feel of distant lands and peoples with the bright oranges, blues and greens that are used to portray the animals, a jungle and the sun.  Each story and illustration are like taking a trip to a distant land.