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Wiener Wolf
Weiner dog’s easy life has lost its luster. And neither squeak toy, nor biscuit, nor TV can cure his ennui. So when the call of the wild comes, he answers! Weiner Dog becomes...Weiner Wolf.
A sweet, funny picture book in the spirit of Good Dog, Carl! and Martha Speaks!, Weiner Wolf is sure to appeal to the adventurous side of pets and their owners.
A sweet, funny picture book in the spirit of Good Dog, Carl! and Martha Speaks!, Weiner Wolf is sure to appeal to the adventurous side of pets and their owners.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published July 5, 2011
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December 31, 2017
This is an adorable book about a wiener dog who feels his comfortable life is lacking something and yearns for something more. He decides to go off into the wilderness and become part of a wolf pack. It’s fun for a while but then he realizes that home with Granny is where he really belongs (with a few changes to add some excitement!) the illustrations in this book are wonderful. The detail is amazing and wiener dog is drawn incredibly lifelike. I really enjoyed this book and I think that kids will too.
August 25, 2016
A delightful children’s picture book about an adventurous wiener dog. He runs away from the boredom of his home to an adventure with the wolves. What he learns from his quest makes this story so endearing.
Find Wiener Wolf at the Westminster Public Library.
Find Wiener Wolf at the Westminster Public Library.
April 1, 2017
Really lovely artwork and a nice story.
July 30, 2011
This is one of those rare treasures I stumbled across when I was sitting with my kids this past week waiting for story time at our local Barnes & Noble to start. I quickly snatched it off the shelf and read it to my kids. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, them or me. I have no idea how I hadn't heard of this book until this moment. Not only is Jeff a local author/illustrated, but this story is fabulous!
I fell in love with Jeff's illustrations before I even read the book. These are some of the best illustrations I've seen. I've never been a huge wiener dog fan, not that they're not cute, I'm just more of big dog fan, but this adorable story won me over. It's a fun adventure story about a wiener dog who yearns for a little bit more adventure, when one day he discovers there's more beyond his quiet little house her shares with granny. Wiener dog becomes Wiener Wolf! No matter matter how much fun he has, he realizes that this may not be all he thought it was cracked up to be either.
This is not only a story with some of the most captivating illustrations, it's a fun adventure with a lovable character. When a book captures not only my attention, my children's attention and the attention of other younger kids that were seated near us, than you know it's a hit. I HIGHLY recommend picking this book up today! This is the perfect book for ages 4-7.
I fell in love with Jeff's illustrations before I even read the book. These are some of the best illustrations I've seen. I've never been a huge wiener dog fan, not that they're not cute, I'm just more of big dog fan, but this adorable story won me over. It's a fun adventure story about a wiener dog who yearns for a little bit more adventure, when one day he discovers there's more beyond his quiet little house her shares with granny. Wiener dog becomes Wiener Wolf! No matter matter how much fun he has, he realizes that this may not be all he thought it was cracked up to be either.
This is not only a story with some of the most captivating illustrations, it's a fun adventure with a lovable character. When a book captures not only my attention, my children's attention and the attention of other younger kids that were seated near us, than you know it's a hit. I HIGHLY recommend picking this book up today! This is the perfect book for ages 4-7.
January 2, 2012
Ha! This book reminds me of kids today - they have everything yet yearn for something different. Thus is the plight of wiener dog, who is not satisfied with his boring life at home with granny. So, he sheds his little dog sweater and heads to the wild to hang out with the wolves. Now, in an alternate life, these wolves would've had themselves a hot dog snack, but fortunately for wiener dog, they let him run with the pack.
July 31, 2011
I am a huge dachsund fan so this grabbed my attention when I was at Barnes and Noble today. Read it instantly and loved every minute!
November 22, 2011
That darn weenie wolf shoulda just stayed home with granny!
June 30, 2013
I have a huge fondness for wiener dogs, so I loved this book. The illustrations are wonderful, even to the dog's tongue hanging out and Granny's spilled coffee.
September 7, 2019
A little wiener dog is getting bored with his sedate life with Granny. So, he sheds his knitted sweater, heads to the national forest, and joins a wolf pack. All is fun and games until a game of "chase" with a deer turns into something that the wiener dog was NOT expecting. Perhaps he is not ready to run with the big dogs, so to speak. He heads home to Granny, who has a nice, new sweater waiting for him. But when life gets a little dull this time, he finds a new pack of friends at... the dog park.
Illustrations are great!
Illustrations are great!
March 10, 2019
A red sweater wearing dachshund, Wiener Dog, gets bored with the everyday monotony of his comfortable life and escapes to the wilderness to join a pack of wolves. After a couple of days in the wild, he realizes that he misses his old life and hitchhikes back home. As soon as Weiner Dog returns, his owner realizes that he left because he needed friends so she takes him to the dog park.
November 16, 2016
Author and illustrator, Jeff Crosby, visited my school today. He delivered a delightful, informative presentation to our kindergartners and first graders. He was kind, relaxed and so good with the kids. I loved this story even more after meeting Jeff.
May 7, 2017
Very nice illustrations and funny story.
April 18, 2018
Dachshund running away from grandma to join a wolf pack, decides it's nicer at home
January 25, 2019
Cute story of a house dog who becomes a wiener wolf. Everything is great until the wolf pack(his new friends) goes hunting. Wiener wolf becomes wiener dog again.
June 29, 2019
Hilarious and heartwarming.
August 5, 2019
This is a cute example for kids of "the grass isn't always greener".
March 24, 2020
Um, this is adorable. Period.
March 30, 2020
Adorable book.
October 16, 2021
I don't even like dogs but I enjoyed this.
September 9, 2011
If you've ever loved a little dog that didn't believe he was all that little, then this is the book for you. Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby is a delightful picture book that explores the wild animal nature of a very domestic dog. Wiener Dog lives with Granny and wears a knit sweater, slowly dying of utter boredom until one day when adventure seizes him and he flees to the wild woods. There, he becomes WIENER WOLF, casting off his sweater to join a wolf pack and delight in his new undomesticated life... until things get a biiiit too scary. Suddenly a can of dog food doesn't look so bad and Wiener Dog high-tails it back to civilization and the loving arms of Granny. The moral of the experience seems to be that every life needs a little excitement to keep from getting in a rut, even if that's just with some new friends at the local dog park. With fantastic illustrations, Wiener Wolf is a must for dog-lovers -- and oh man, if you know families with dachshunds, then buy this book for them immediately before someone else discovers this gem and does it. This is also the perfect book for if you need to explain to a child why Fido really wouldn't want to be a wild wolf... (or, similarly, why Mrs. Whiskerson wouldn't do well as a warrior cat). Just one read will leave you utterly smitten with Wiener Wolf.
Also recommended for those of you with dachshunds is the best Halloween book EVER written... The Hallo-wiener.
Also recommended for those of you with dachshunds is the best Halloween book EVER written... The Hallo-wiener.
January 30, 2013
Wiener Wolf, a nominee for the 13-14 South Carolina Picture Book Award, is a charming book that will resonate with both kids and adults.
Wiener Dog is bored with his hoe-hum life with Granny...until he sees some wolves on the TV. He decides to then become a Wiener Wolf! He ditches his sweater, his toys, and his cushy life with Granny and roams the woods with his wolfie pals, drinking from a stream and playing with wolf pups. It doesn't take long, though, for Wiener Wolf to decide that maybe his old life wasn't so bad after all. (Chasing "dinner" through the forest will do that to you!) So, Wiener Wolf once again becomes Wiener Dog, but there may just be a way for this dog to enjoy his life with Granny and still find a place among friends. Learn how he does it when you read Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby!
The illustrations in this book are simply adorable, and I know my students will be captivated by them. The story is short and lends itself well to read-alouds with young students. Wiener Wolf could also lead to discussions on how domesticated animals behave as opposed to their wilder counterparts.
I also think young readers, particularly those who like to relate the books they read to their own lives, could compare the dog's situation to something they may have experienced. Everyone has thought "the grass is greener on the other side." This book may help students to really dive into what that expression really means.
Wiener Dog is bored with his hoe-hum life with Granny...until he sees some wolves on the TV. He decides to then become a Wiener Wolf! He ditches his sweater, his toys, and his cushy life with Granny and roams the woods with his wolfie pals, drinking from a stream and playing with wolf pups. It doesn't take long, though, for Wiener Wolf to decide that maybe his old life wasn't so bad after all. (Chasing "dinner" through the forest will do that to you!) So, Wiener Wolf once again becomes Wiener Dog, but there may just be a way for this dog to enjoy his life with Granny and still find a place among friends. Learn how he does it when you read Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby!
The illustrations in this book are simply adorable, and I know my students will be captivated by them. The story is short and lends itself well to read-alouds with young students. Wiener Wolf could also lead to discussions on how domesticated animals behave as opposed to their wilder counterparts.
I also think young readers, particularly those who like to relate the books they read to their own lives, could compare the dog's situation to something they may have experienced. Everyone has thought "the grass is greener on the other side." This book may help students to really dive into what that expression really means.
August 11, 2011
Wiener Wolf is a classic!
This is by far one of my all time favorite children's books about a wiener dog. The illustrations draw you right into the pages and take you on an adventure you never want to end as you follow along with Wiener Dog. I chuckled (seeing Wiener Dog upside down in his bed- little feet in the air), related well (seeing Wiener Dog snuggled in Granny's lap)and laughed out loud (seeing Wiener Dog trying to hitch a ride with his front paw held up with one little toe pointing straight up).
But most of all I felt an overwhelming feeling of joy as I read how Wiener Dog realized how wonderful his life truly was with Granny and how grand it is to accept and be oneself. Wiener Dog (or any dachshund for that matter) are the perfect characters to teach young ones the value of being themselves no matter what.
This book will no doubt be a classic years from now because I believe it already is. Thank you Jeff not only for the absolutely glorious illustrations, but for writing a story that speaks to the heart of adults and children.... and that we all just want to be accepted and loved. BRAVO!
This is by far one of my all time favorite children's books about a wiener dog. The illustrations draw you right into the pages and take you on an adventure you never want to end as you follow along with Wiener Dog. I chuckled (seeing Wiener Dog upside down in his bed- little feet in the air), related well (seeing Wiener Dog snuggled in Granny's lap)and laughed out loud (seeing Wiener Dog trying to hitch a ride with his front paw held up with one little toe pointing straight up).
But most of all I felt an overwhelming feeling of joy as I read how Wiener Dog realized how wonderful his life truly was with Granny and how grand it is to accept and be oneself. Wiener Dog (or any dachshund for that matter) are the perfect characters to teach young ones the value of being themselves no matter what.
This book will no doubt be a classic years from now because I believe it already is. Thank you Jeff not only for the absolutely glorious illustrations, but for writing a story that speaks to the heart of adults and children.... and that we all just want to be accepted and loved. BRAVO!
May 1, 2014
Ahhhhhh! I love it!!! Of course, you have to remember that I have this thing about Wiener dogs. (Thank you, "Brave Little Toaster!") I loved the pictures. The humor is great. Probably best seen in a lap read because of the tiny details in the illustrations. But oh what a joy this would be in a preschool storytime! Imagine the kids howling along! And I'm pretty sure it wouldn't terrify them about the deer part--it IS off page. And if there is a worry there, well then bump the book up to school-age. But I don't think it would be a problem. It's a part of nature (literally) and the book deals handles it in a hilarious way.
So great. It makes my want to get my Wiener dog at Build-a-Bear even more!!
4/30/14 They smiled a bit about the deer part, once I got them thinking about how that was not a normal thing for dogs to eat. They didn't seem to get that he left the state park--at least that's where the faces got confused. And the little 2-year old sister kept asking what happened to the wolves. So it worked, but much was missed. Must try on a school-age crowd some time.
So great. It makes my want to get my Wiener dog at Build-a-Bear even more!!
4/30/14 They smiled a bit about the deer part, once I got them thinking about how that was not a normal thing for dogs to eat. They didn't seem to get that he left the state park--at least that's where the faces got confused. And the little 2-year old sister kept asking what happened to the wolves. So it worked, but much was missed. Must try on a school-age crowd some time.
March 19, 2014
This fiction book is about a wiener dog that is sad because his toy has lost its squeak, so he wants something new; his life was too boring. He saw something on TV; wolves howling. This caught his attention and this is when he decided to go to the state park. He made friends with the wolves and he became a wiener wolf. Life with the wolves was exciting and fun. When the wolves started eating a deer, wiener wolf decided that this was not the life for him, so he went back home where he belongs.
This book has wonderful illustrations and would be great for students to use when thinking about the types of illustrations to use with their writing. These illustrations in particular were direct images of the text. Without reading the words, students can still comprehend the story. Most children will like the idea of the connection that the illustrations have to the text and will use it in their own writing
This book has wonderful illustrations and would be great for students to use when thinking about the types of illustrations to use with their writing. These illustrations in particular were direct images of the text. Without reading the words, students can still comprehend the story. Most children will like the idea of the connection that the illustrations have to the text and will use it in their own writing
September 26, 2011
This is my choice for the Caldecott award. The pictures in this book are simply outstanding. They are so unbelievably realistic and detailed, and many of them look like photographs. My favorite is early in the book when there is a photo of a state park. The detail in the trees is breathtaking. I think Crosby did a really great job choosing an appropriate color scheme. All of the warm colors really make me think of the woods. My only complaint with the book is that I'm not sure I love the format. The left page is always a full page of illustration, but the right page is nearly always a smaller rectangular picture. I think the white becomes slightly distracting. I'm not really sure how I would have done it differently, but I'm not convinced that this was the best presentation method for Mr. Crosby's unbelievable artwork.
June 30, 2011
Wiener dog leads a good but boring life with Granny. When he discovers the wild life of the wolves on television, he sets out to experience the great outdoors. With just the removal of his sweater, Wiener Dog becomes Wiener Wolf! And life is great with the wolves, until Wiener Dog realizes just what wolves eat; maybe life with Granny isn’t so bad after all.
The illustrations are wonderful. Crosby’s pacing of the story and dramatic reveals (such as the transformation into Wiener Wolf) are perfectly planned for rip-roaring laughter. Readers of all ages will cheer for Wiener Dog, enjoying the quirky characterization Crosby has crafted. So put a sweater on your pooch, wrap someone’s tail around your legs, and prepare yourself for a great adventure.
The illustrations are wonderful. Crosby’s pacing of the story and dramatic reveals (such as the transformation into Wiener Wolf) are perfectly planned for rip-roaring laughter. Readers of all ages will cheer for Wiener Dog, enjoying the quirky characterization Crosby has crafted. So put a sweater on your pooch, wrap someone’s tail around your legs, and prepare yourself for a great adventure.
October 7, 2011
This is one of those books I picked up based on the cover, when I was at story time w/ my daughter at B&N. I was really thrilled to know Jeff is a local author/illustrator.
I fell in love with Jeff's illustrations before I even read the book. These are some of the best illustrations I've seen. I've never been a huge wiener dog fan, not that they're not cute, I'm just more of big dog fan, but this adorable story won me over. It's a fun adventure story about a wiener dog who yearns for a little bit more adventure, when one day he discovers there's more beyond his quiet little house her shares with granny. Wiener dog becomes Wiener Wolf! No matter matter how much fun he has, he realizes that this may not be all he thought it was cracked up to be either.
I fell in love with Jeff's illustrations before I even read the book. These are some of the best illustrations I've seen. I've never been a huge wiener dog fan, not that they're not cute, I'm just more of big dog fan, but this adorable story won me over. It's a fun adventure story about a wiener dog who yearns for a little bit more adventure, when one day he discovers there's more beyond his quiet little house her shares with granny. Wiener dog becomes Wiener Wolf! No matter matter how much fun he has, he realizes that this may not be all he thought it was cracked up to be either.
March 27, 2015
Wiener Dog is tired of his "too tame" life with Granny and longs for something new. When he sees a television show about wolves in the wild, Wiener Dog takes off to find a wolf pack. He goes out into the wilderness and finds wolves and for the first time he has friends. Wiener Dog becomes Wiener Wolf and joins a wolf pack. Wiener Wolf loves being part of a pack, but in his heart he isn't really a wolf and finds some of the wolf adventures not to his liking. Wiener Dog goes back home to a Granny who has missed him very much. The ending is especially sweet because Granny realizes that Wiener Dog needs friends and makes sure that he gets some.
A perfect read aloud book with detailed realistic illustrations.
A perfect read aloud book with detailed realistic illustrations.
June 7, 2017
Having become ungrateful for the comfortable life he lives with Granny, Wiener Dog embarks on a solo journey to the local state park after seeing some wild wolves on TV. In the wilderness, he joins a pack of wolves and is dubbed Wiener Wolf. Initially enthralled by his new lifestyle, Weiner Dog begins to see the darker side of pretending to be someone he is not, and makes his way back home where he finds happiness with Granny and new friends at the dog park. Adorable illustrations included.
Instructional suggestions: gratitude, identity, theme, characterization
Genre: fiction
Instructional suggestions: gratitude, identity, theme, characterization
Genre: fiction
July 15, 2011
Wonderful illustrations are a highlight of this storybook, which is sure to delight older children and dog-loving adults.
The story may be a little intense for tiny tots -- a little dachshund joins a wild wolf pack and only discovers the forest life isn't for him when the pack hunts and catches a deer. There's also the sense of fantasy needed to discern that lost pets aren't necessarily just outdoors having adventures.
However, readers old enough to appreciate the gag will love Wiener Wolf.
The story may be a little intense for tiny tots -- a little dachshund joins a wild wolf pack and only discovers the forest life isn't for him when the pack hunts and catches a deer. There's also the sense of fantasy needed to discern that lost pets aren't necessarily just outdoors having adventures.
However, readers old enough to appreciate the gag will love Wiener Wolf.
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