The Littlest Wolf

by Larry Dane Brimner, José Aruego (Illustrator), Ariane Dewey (Illustrator)

The littlest wolf is sad because he doesn't seem to be able to do all of the things that his siblings can, but his wise father makes him aware that he is perfect just the way he is.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Wolves

40 pages, Hardcover

First published April 16, 2002

About the author

Larry Dane Brimner is the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his title Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, including Strike!: The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights; and Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The littlest wolf in the family is worried that s/he's not developing as quickly as the others. Rolling straight, running fast, and other milestones seem to be slow in coming. But Grey Wolf puts fears to rest. The message, "Things are just as they should be," is reassuring to Little Wolf and will be to youngsters, too. For, like the acorn the grows into a tree, says Grey Wolf, little ones become who they were meant to be...in their own way and in their own time.

Full page ink and watercolor illustrations.

[Abby · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has a cute story about not trying to grow up too soon. The father wolf is encouraging the smallest wolf pup, who can't run as fast or jump as high as his siblings. The illustrations, although they are full of interesting textures, seem sort of sloppy. Most of the time, the wolves didn't even look like wolves. Overall, it's not very good.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reassuring words from Father to son that all is as it should be, no matter how little, how slow, how short a pounce. Just as the acorn grows into a mighty oak, even the littlest wolf can grow into a big wolf like Dad. Sweet story and humorous illustrations. Our girls enjoyed this book.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartwarming tale of a little wolf in need of reassurance.

[Esodhiambo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wolves
Parent-child interaction
Zig-zag
Not good enough
Potential
Seeds to trees