Wolf Watch

by Kay Winters, Laura Regan (Illustrator)

Several days after the birth of four wolf pups, they emerge form the dark den to meet their extended family and explore their surroundings, in this unique and intimate glimpse into the life of an elusive and misunderstood animal.

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

Kay Winters, a former teacher and language arts consultant, is now devoting herself to writing for children full-time. Kay is the author of a number of children's books, including Whooo's Haunting The Teeny Tiny Ghost?, also illustrated by Lynn Munsinger; Did You See What I Saw?: Poems about School, illustrated by Martha Weston; and Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.Kay lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Earl. Her favorite Halloween costume is Little Red Riding Hood -- she still has a long red cape and a basket!

Reviews

[Madeleine Tessier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tells the story of a mother wolf that gives birth to wolf pups. It shows and talks of the family dynamic that wolves live in. The different roles, the mother is staying in the den while the father wold goes out in search of food. The wolf pups grow up and become part of the pack. The problem in the book is that an eagle is trying to take the pups.
This book is geared toward the younger grades, k-2. I would use it to help the students learn about family dynamics.
The great thing about this book is that the pictures tell the story as well as the words. The students could read or look over this book without adult help.

[Sandy Brehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kay Winters has a talent and voice for sharing science and historic content with minimal but expressive text in gorgeous and appealing picture books. This is one of her best examples, offering rich options for science study, mentor writing, cause and effect, and text to text comparisons with titles like Jean Craighead George's LOOK TO THE NORTH: A WOLF PUP DIARY that was published the same year, 1997.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art! Very realistic. Wolves hold a special place in my heart and I hope for all kids to love them.I was very afraid of wolves as a child until I read a book about them that changed my mind. I didn't like how the eagle was the bad guy

[Coral · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations are beautiful, but the story isn't that detailed and feels a bit choppy in some parts.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love nature artwork. The story could have been developed to flow a little better.

[Esodhiambo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wolf
Realistic fiction
Simple text
Informative

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful illustrations