The Easter Wolf

by Linda Bailey, Brandon James Scott (Illustrator)

Ferdinand the Bull meets Elf in this hilarious and endearing story of a gentle wolf named William who dreams of becoming an Easter Bunny! Perfect for any Easter basket.

All William wants in the whole wide world is to be an Easter Bunny — painting Easter eggs, making chocolate animals, wrapping them in golden foil, and best of all, carrying these treats to the children. William knows it's the right job for him. There’s just one problem. William is a wolf!

When Betty, the Big Boss of the Easter Bunnies, tells him he can't be one of them, William is heartbroken. He's no Big Bad Wolf. He eats vegetables! But William isn't giving up. If he can’t be an Easter Bunny, maybe he can be a bunny HELPER instead? 

A delightful, candy-colored tale of perseverance about an eggstraordinary wanna-be Easter Bunny by bestselling author Linda Bailey and Brandon James Scot, the author-illustrator of the acclaimed The Skeleton and the Cat.

40 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication February 16, 2027

About the author

I was born and grew up in Winnipeg —a daydreamer with her nose in a book. In my twenties, I traveled around the world, mostly by ship. Later, I moved to Vancouver, where I earned a B.A. and M.Ed. at the University of British Columbia. Among my jobs were travel agent, college teacher, instructional designer and editor.

For years, I dabbled with writing. But I didn't begin to write in earnest until I had two young daughters. My first book was published in 1992, and I have since written more than thirty others, including novels, picture books and non-fiction.

I live in Vancouver, a short walk from the sea. I write full-time and still love to travel, read and daydream.
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Series:
* Stanley
* Stevie Diamond Mystery
* Good Times Travel Agency

Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best Juvenile (1997): How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?
◊ Best Juvenile (2000): How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?

Reviews

[Silvia F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet sweet story! My kids loved this book. It was super cute with such a nice ending. Well done! Highly recommend it!

ARC received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[S. N. Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. These thoughts and opinions are completely my own.
This book was about a wolf who's biggest dream is to be an Easter Bunny, and he's willing to do anything and work hard to make it happen.
When my 3-year-old was asked what he thought of the book, he said "Read this book again tomorrow."
This was a unique story. I loved the underlying message that if you truly want to make your dreams come true you have to work hard and be willing to accept rejection.
No language. No spice, obviously.

[Chelsea Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Easter Wolf is a delightful holiday basket essential! We follow William, a gentle, vegetable-eating wolf who dreams of delivering treats as an Easter Bunny.

Watching William prove himself to the Bunny Boss is both hilarious and touching. It delivers a wonderful message about perseverance and staying true to yourself.

Brandon James Scott’s vibrant, candy-colored illustrations beautifully bring this whimsical world to life. It is the perfect seasonal read-aloud kids will love!

[Cora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet story! William's determination and perseverance prove what a wonderful Easter Wolf he can be. I loved the illustrations, they're bright, fun, and engaging. Overall a great story and one I'm excited to share with my niece and nephews.

Thank you to Tundra Book Group and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced digital copy to review. All opinions are my own.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance copy from NetGalley for my honest review.

This was an adorable book! I felt so bad for the wolf is the beginning, i'm so glad he got a happy ending. The message of not judging someone for their looks is super important.