Cardell the coyote pup has a perfectly good life exactly the way it is. He has his den, his mama, and his favorite howling rock. He does not need anything to change. But then Otis comes along. Otis is courting Mama, and suddenly Cardell has to figure out where he fits into this new picture. Sometimes Otis is too loud, and he does not know how to catch a proper desert toad. It is perfectly normal to feel a little grumpy when someone new steps into your family circle. Walk alongside Cardell as he discovers that making room for one more coyote might not be so bad after all. This gentle story helps you explore the complicated feelings of welcoming a stepparent, wrapped up in a warm, dusty desert adventure.