Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Who Is Afraid Of Little Wolf


Who is Afraid of Little Wolf?


This enchanting board book follows Little Wolf as he searches for someone to play with and carries a simple yet profound message about prejudice and preconceived notions.


Little Wolf is bored, and so he asks some other animals to play. But no one wants to join him--not the squirrel, nor the bunny, nor the fox. Their parents have told them not to play with wolves. But when Little Wolf meets a bee, she is brave enough to play and the two have a great time. The other animals see there's nothing to be afraid of and decide to join in. With bold colors and appealing characters this book packs a powerful lesson about overcoming prejudices and not judging someone before you know them.

This little book interested me on a different level. A few years ago, I had noticed how wolves are almost always shown in the worst possible light. After extensive research, I came to the conclusion that wolves are intelligent, magnificent, and interesting animals. 
This resulted in a book I wrote for readers 8 - 13, Legend Of The White Wolf.
For this reason, Who Is Afraid Of Little Wolf caught my eye because, when he asked others to play with him, several of the animals say, "Mommy says I'm not allowed to play with wolves."
Keeping in mind the results of my research, when you read this book, you'll see what a different approach the book takes toward wolves.

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