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The Who Came for Dinner
La ovejita que vino a cenar
Cuando un hambriento viejo lobo recibe la inesperada visita de una pequeña oveja, empieza a pensar en un delicioso estofado. Pero la ovejita no quiere ser la cena del lobo, quiere ser su amiga...
When a hungry old wolf gets an unexpected visit from a little lamb, he starts planning a delicious lamb hotpot. But the lamb doesn't want to be the wolf's dinner, she wants to be his friend.
When a hungry old wolf gets an unexpected visit from a little lamb, he starts planning a delicious lamb hotpot. But the lamb doesn't want to be the wolf's dinner, she wants to be his friend.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 28, 2007
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About the author
Steve Smallman
932 books74 followersSteve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He has four children and a grandchild. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for almost 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo). When he’s not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside.
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.
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September 4, 2019
5 stars.
After having read this for a second time, (ok well technically I listened as it was read to me but same thing) I got to experience it all over again as it's been a while since the first time I read it. I have to say that I still enjoyed it just as much.
It's so sweet and it's sure to be a hit for young children, but it's also a fun read for adults aswell. Plus the illustrations are great to look at.
https://youtu.be/-LL6M-JobYY
Thank you to Erin for the link to listen and look at this book on YouTube.
After having read this for a second time, (ok well technically I listened as it was read to me but same thing) I got to experience it all over again as it's been a while since the first time I read it. I have to say that I still enjoyed it just as much.
It's so sweet and it's sure to be a hit for young children, but it's also a fun read for adults aswell. Plus the illustrations are great to look at.
https://youtu.be/-LL6M-JobYY
Thank you to Erin for the link to listen and look at this book on YouTube.
November 12, 2022
Ohhh estofado! Muy bonito y tierno
December 27, 2020
Todos los niños deberían leer este cuento. ¡ES PRECIOSO!
y con un mensaje muy pero que muy bonito.
Se lo han prestado a mi Alba y no paramos de leerlo y varias veces al día.
y con un mensaje muy pero que muy bonito.
Se lo han prestado a mi Alba y no paramos de leerlo y varias veces al día.
March 3, 2025
Mi libro favoritíiiiiisimo cuando era una cría. Casi todas las noches le pedía a mi padre que me leyera este cuento, era muy rara la noche que quería otro, porque estaba absolutamente obsesionada con este libro (de hecho, creo que fue la primera vez que me llegué a obsesionar con un libro)
Le tengo muchísimos recuerdos hermosos 🥹🥹😭🩷
Le tengo muchísimos recuerdos hermosos 🥹🥹😭🩷
March 28, 2025
Una fábula increíble tierna y emotiva donde uno puede ser empaticos y amistoso ante un ser que lo necesita. Y dejar de lado los complejos e instintos con tal de ser una persona mejor y romper los esquemas establecidos.
September 19, 2018
The pictures in this are adorable. And the story is sweet humor. I put the book on hold thinking my mom might like it. I think she would. A great lap-read. Maybe a fun school-age storytime. Though pre-schoolers would grasp the concept well and might be able to sit still long enough for the whole thing. This could be worked into another storytime of varying ages (like PJ or something). A good choice during the winter months. But I really, really love the pictures. I couldn't eat a lamb that cute either!!
1/11/12: This went well in both storytimes. I had a younger audience than I hoped for, but they still did well and sat through this longer book. Being younger and many of them new, they weren't the most responsive. But those were responsive were definitely into the book--imitating the wolf and eagerly looking at the pictures. I think the parents enjoyed it, too.
4/30/14 The adults LOVED this. They kept commenting on the humor, or how cute it was. The kids followed along. Didn't love, but didn't hate. And they paid attention. So I'm good with that.
9/9/15 Used in Lambs and Sheep theme. It went well.
9/19/18 Used in What Big Teeth theme. Small and new-ish crowd, but the other book had warmed them up and they were very into this one. Did the actions quite well and had a great time doing so.
1/11/12: This went well in both storytimes. I had a younger audience than I hoped for, but they still did well and sat through this longer book. Being younger and many of them new, they weren't the most responsive. But those were responsive were definitely into the book--imitating the wolf and eagerly looking at the pictures. I think the parents enjoyed it, too.
4/30/14 The adults LOVED this. They kept commenting on the humor, or how cute it was. The kids followed along. Didn't love, but didn't hate. And they paid attention. So I'm good with that.
9/9/15 Used in Lambs and Sheep theme. It went well.
9/19/18 Used in What Big Teeth theme. Small and new-ish crowd, but the other book had warmed them up and they were very into this one. Did the actions quite well and had a great time doing so.
August 18, 2017
Warm, fuzzy, and predictable, but still a sweet little book.
January 7, 2021
A nice book for our family read time.
April 14, 2025
Tengo varios libros del famoso lobo y la famosa ovejita, pero eran de mecanismos que eran los que más le llamaban la atención a mi muñeca, pero últimamente reclama más historia, asi que lo vi en la biblioteca y lo tome prestado, y le encanto, queria que se lo leyerá una y otra vez.Y claro como es pequeñita en una página el lobo pone boca abajo a la ovejita, y le da vueltas, asi que yo se lo hacía a mi princesa lo mismo que el lobo a la ovejita, asi que entre los dibujos muy coloridos, la historia super tierna, bonita y entretenida, a la par que original, los meneos que le daba y las diferentes voces, Luna estaba encantada, creo que da mucho juego con los más pequeños y también para primeros lectores pues es una trama que engancha y facilita.
La peque luego repetía solita durante el día varias frases del libro, Dobo dobo y se reía y volvia a pedirlo.
Además tiene enseñanza, hasta lo más complicado puede hacerse realidad como que un Lobo y una Ovejita acaben siendo amigos
Asi que fue un gran acierto, creo que a partir de 18 meses hasta los 6 años puede gustar mucho.
La peque luego repetía solita durante el día varias frases del libro, Dobo dobo y se reía y volvia a pedirlo.
Además tiene enseñanza, hasta lo más complicado puede hacerse realidad como que un Lobo y una Ovejita acaben siendo amigos
Asi que fue un gran acierto, creo que a partir de 18 meses hasta los 6 años puede gustar mucho.
March 3, 2015
This review has been crossposted from my blog at The Cosy Dragon . Please head there for more in-depth reviews by me, which appear on a timely schedule.
It's cold outside and a little lamb is knocking at the door. The wolf is rather hungry, but he couldn't possibly eat a frozen lamb, it will give him indigestion! What shall he do?
So you've probably realised by now, but this is a kid's book! I ran into it because I happened to turn on the tv and Bookaboo was on! Bookaboo is awesome, it's on ABC4Kids and it promotes reading. Bookaboo is a rock-star drum-playing dog who can't go on stage unless he has had a book read to him. A pretty awesome idea if I ever heard one. I could totally apply that idea to my entire reading life.
I don't normally review children's books (I can't say I read many of them) but this one deserved a special mention. The animation was pretty cool, and the original graphics in the book were very nice. It draws on so many other little children's novels in ways (reminds me of the three little pigs crossed with Mary had a little lamb), but it is a unique blend. There are even some puns for older readers.
I don't know how Meatloaf got a job reading this book on the show. I can't say I've ever heard (and recognised) any of his music before, but he does an awesome job of making the story come to life. So awesome! His sound effects are pretty cool too.
It's cold outside and a little lamb is knocking at the door. The wolf is rather hungry, but he couldn't possibly eat a frozen lamb, it will give him indigestion! What shall he do?
So you've probably realised by now, but this is a kid's book! I ran into it because I happened to turn on the tv and Bookaboo was on! Bookaboo is awesome, it's on ABC4Kids and it promotes reading. Bookaboo is a rock-star drum-playing dog who can't go on stage unless he has had a book read to him. A pretty awesome idea if I ever heard one. I could totally apply that idea to my entire reading life.
I don't normally review children's books (I can't say I read many of them) but this one deserved a special mention. The animation was pretty cool, and the original graphics in the book were very nice. It draws on so many other little children's novels in ways (reminds me of the three little pigs crossed with Mary had a little lamb), but it is a unique blend. There are even some puns for older readers.
I don't know how Meatloaf got a job reading this book on the show. I can't say I've ever heard (and recognised) any of his music before, but he does an awesome job of making the story come to life. So awesome! His sound effects are pretty cool too.
October 30, 2011
The book begins in quite a sinister manner as the front over suggests it would. The freezing cold lamb unwittingly asks the hungry wolf if she can shelter in his house from the snow. The wolf decides he can’t eat a frozen lamb so warms it up. Neither can he eat a hiccupping lamb. But after putting the lamb on his shoulder and tapping her, the lamb falls asleep. The wolf begins to feel for this naive, helpless lamb and has to fight his instincts to eat her. For the lamb’s own sake the wolf forces her to leave. He regrets it as he thinks of all the harm that could come to her and searches for her. He returns to find the lamb waiting for him and when the lamb asks if the wolf can keep his teeth to himself, he replies: “I can’t eat a lamb who needs me, I might get heartburn!”
The story is obviously not the most original ever written but I found it ‘heart-warming’! But honestly, I enjoyed it this book on the whole. To have friends sometimes we need to suppress elements of ourselves. If you are looking for a book about making unlikely friends than a story about a wolf and a lamb could not fit any better.
The story is obviously not the most original ever written but I found it ‘heart-warming’! But honestly, I enjoyed it this book on the whole. To have friends sometimes we need to suppress elements of ourselves. If you are looking for a book about making unlikely friends than a story about a wolf and a lamb could not fit any better.
November 14, 2017
Brief Summary
Wolf intends to eat the lamb until the lambs personality changes the wolf's heart.
What the reader needs to know
That wolf's in fairy tales are traditionally evil characters
Theme
Twist on traditional fairy tale characters
How the Pictures help tell the story
Follows the Pattern of safe haven of the wolf's warm house on the left, with the cold wilderness on the right . Picture bleeds to help you empathise with characters feelings
Wolf intends to eat the lamb until the lambs personality changes the wolf's heart.
What the reader needs to know
That wolf's in fairy tales are traditionally evil characters
Theme
Twist on traditional fairy tale characters
How the Pictures help tell the story
Follows the Pattern of safe haven of the wolf's warm house on the left, with the cold wilderness on the right . Picture bleeds to help you empathise with characters feelings
December 31, 2016
Goodness, this was such a cute story. My students ate it up!
October 8, 2025
„Un mieluț la cină” e una dintre acele cărți pe care le păstrăm cu drag de când fiica mea era mică.
Și, culmea, chiar dacă acum are 10 ani, încă mă roagă să i-o citesc.
De fiecare dată râdem cu lacrimi — e atât de haioasă încât nu ai cum să rămâi serios!
Povestea e simplă, dar spusă cu un umor genial și cu ilustrații care fac totul și mai savuros.
E cartea noastră de duminică seara, când vrem ceva ușor și vesel.
Un clasic al copilăriei noastre — și cred că o vom mai citi mult timp de acum înainte.
E una din acele povești care nu îmbătrânesc niciodată
Și, culmea, chiar dacă acum are 10 ani, încă mă roagă să i-o citesc.
De fiecare dată râdem cu lacrimi — e atât de haioasă încât nu ai cum să rămâi serios!
Povestea e simplă, dar spusă cu un umor genial și cu ilustrații care fac totul și mai savuros.
E cartea noastră de duminică seara, când vrem ceva ușor și vesel.
Un clasic al copilăriei noastre — și cred că o vom mai citi mult timp de acum înainte.
E una din acele povești care nu îmbătrânesc niciodată
December 18, 2023
Lindisimo me muero de amor el corazón
January 30, 2023
Text to Teaching Connection
This was a great story about a hungry wolf and a cold, hungry little lamb. The wolf originally invites the lamb in so that he can make a stew out of her but then he grows attached to the little lamb and they become friends.
Some activities that could be used along with this book could be acting out the story, doing a cooking activity with the class where you make vegetable soup or a sequencing activity where you map out how to make vegetable soup.
This was a great story about a hungry wolf and a cold, hungry little lamb. The wolf originally invites the lamb in so that he can make a stew out of her but then he grows attached to the little lamb and they become friends.
Some activities that could be used along with this book could be acting out the story, doing a cooking activity with the class where you make vegetable soup or a sequencing activity where you map out how to make vegetable soup.
May 19, 2021
Un hermoso cuento ilustrado para los más pequeñitos de la casa. Un lindo regalo para primeros lectores con una historia llena de enseñanzas.
November 9, 2020
Me encantan los libros con animales pero hay algo que no tolero es cuando las personas los representan tanto con dibujos feos pero sobre todo cuando no representan la naturaleza del animal, no se le debe enseñar a las mentes jóvenes que la naturaleza es todo amor y paz, la naturaleza es hermosa pero cruel.
January 31, 2021
La ovejita que vino a cenar written by Steve Smallman is a book from Spain. It has a twist from the usual bad wolf that wants to eat the granny. In this case, the little lamb comes to the wolf's house and the wolf wants to eat the little lamb during many instances. Finally, the wolf tells her to leave his house immediately. He then realizes that little lamb is a good friend so he goes outside in search to find her. He finally finds her and they eat dinner together.
This book could be used to teach that friendship is more important than the things we want. It is also a great book to make predictions before, during, and after reading.
This book could be used to teach that friendship is more important than the things we want. It is also a great book to make predictions before, during, and after reading.
August 18, 2021
Mom chose this book not only based on its Goodreads' review, but also because of its nice illustrations. Reader can see how sly the old wolf is and how weak the lamb is.
The story also interesting enough to make Sabio stay awake before bed while quietly listening to mom's read-a-loud voice. A lot of stories around about wolf and his prey made mom and Sabio wondering how the writers would wrapped its story.
The story also interesting enough to make Sabio stay awake before bed while quietly listening to mom's read-a-loud voice. A lot of stories around about wolf and his prey made mom and Sabio wondering how the writers would wrapped its story.
July 28, 2021
I must have picked up this book on a trip to Spain, and I think it must be a translation of the English version. In any case, you have got to love a book that contains the sentence, "The wolf had never been hugged by his dinner and quickly lost his appetite."
December 27, 2022
Encontré el posible regalo.
Qué historia tan bonita de un lobo solitario y hambriento que recibe la visita de una ovejita.
Un libro muy bonito y con un mensaje precioso para los más chiquitos del entorno.
Qué historia tan bonita de un lobo solitario y hambriento que recibe la visita de una ovejita.
Un libro muy bonito y con un mensaje precioso para los más chiquitos del entorno.
July 14, 2017
GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME! I can't eat a lamb who needs me! I might get heartburn! (Such a charming book.)
September 27, 2019
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Τι κι αν άνοιξαν πάλι τα σχολεία,οι μικροί βιβλιόφιλοι αναζητούν για τον ελεύθερο χρόνο τους ωραία καί ποιοτικά βιβλία που θα τους κάνουν καλή παρέα. Για ένα τέτοιο βιβλίο πρόκειται να σας μιλήσω σήμερα. Ο λόγος για το βιβλίο ''ΔΕΙΠΝΟ... ΓΙΑ ΔΥΟ'' από τον συγγραφέα SMALLMAN STEVE(ΣΜΟΛΜΑΝ ΣΤΙΒ).
Εδώ έχουμε μία πολύ ωραία καί συγκινητική ιστορία. Μία αληγορία που μας δίνει το νόημα της πραγματικής φιλίας καί της αρμονικής σχέσης ανάμεσα σε άτομα αντίθετα μεταξύ τους.
Με απλή,κατάλληλη γλώσσα για το κοινό που απευθύνεται.
Πάντα με ένα διδακτικό χαρακτήρα.
Η ιστορία μικρή αλλά μεστή θα ικανοποιήσει τους μικρούς μας φίλους καί ταυτόχρονα θα μαγευτούν από την έντονη καί πολύχρωμη εικονογράφησή του.
ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ
Όταν ένας πεινασμένος, γέρικος λύκος δέχεται μια ξαφνική επίσκεψη από ένα μικρό αρνάκι,αρχίζει φυσικά να ονειρεύεται ένα νόστιμο φαγητό κατσαρόλας.Το αρνάκι όμως δεν θέλει να γίνει το γεύμα του λύκου, αλλά φίλος του... Αλήθεια , μπορεί να συμβεί αυτό;
Εγώ το βρήκα πολύ ενδιαφέρον σαν βιβλίο καί θα το δώσω καί στον ανηψιό μου να το διαβάσει. Σας το προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα.
Καλά σας αναγνώσματα!
Τι κι αν άνοιξαν πάλι τα σχολεία,οι μικροί βιβλιόφιλοι αναζητούν για τον ελεύθερο χρόνο τους ωραία καί ποιοτικά βιβλία που θα τους κάνουν καλή παρέα. Για ένα τέτοιο βιβλίο πρόκειται να σας μιλήσω σήμερα. Ο λόγος για το βιβλίο ''ΔΕΙΠΝΟ... ΓΙΑ ΔΥΟ'' από τον συγγραφέα SMALLMAN STEVE(ΣΜΟΛΜΑΝ ΣΤΙΒ).
Εδώ έχουμε μία πολύ ωραία καί συγκινητική ιστορία. Μία αληγορία που μας δίνει το νόημα της πραγματικής φιλίας καί της αρμονικής σχέσης ανάμεσα σε άτομα αντίθετα μεταξύ τους.
Με απλή,κατάλληλη γλώσσα για το κοινό που απευθύνεται.
Πάντα με ένα διδακτικό χαρακτήρα.
Η ιστορία μικρή αλλά μεστή θα ικανοποιήσει τους μικρούς μας φίλους καί ταυτόχρονα θα μαγευτούν από την έντονη καί πολύχρωμη εικονογράφησή του.
ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ
Όταν ένας πεινασμένος, γέρικος λύκος δέχεται μια ξαφνική επίσκεψη από ένα μικρό αρνάκι,αρχίζει φυσικά να ονειρεύεται ένα νόστιμο φαγητό κατσαρόλας.Το αρνάκι όμως δεν θέλει να γίνει το γεύμα του λύκου, αλλά φίλος του... Αλήθεια , μπορεί να συμβεί αυτό;
Εγώ το βρήκα πολύ ενδιαφέρον σαν βιβλίο καί θα το δώσω καί στον ανηψιό μου να το διαβάσει. Σας το προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα.
Καλά σας αναγνώσματα!
June 4, 2019
Este libro es la segunda parte de 'La ovejita que vino a cenar' y la verdad es que la primera parte estuvo mucho mejor. Igual es porque al haber tenido una primera parte tan buena tenía demasiadas expectativas en esta. Aunque como siempre las ilustraciones son preciosas y están cuidadas al detalle y solo por ello merece la pena.
Mi sobrina de cuatro años ha disfrutado mucho de la historia, sobre todo en la parte en la que el lobo intenta jugar al escondite con los animales del bosque, se ha reído un montón.
Los personajes son muy graciosos, por un lado está el lobo que el pobre es muy bueno pero nadie le cree por el simple hecho de ser un lobo, todos se piensan que los quiere comer. Por otro lado estofado, que ya solamente el nombre es súper gracioso, ella es una oveja muy buena que confía en su amigo el lobo y lo defiende como sea necesario. Estos personajes infundan muy buenos valores para transmitir a los más pequeños.
Conclusión: recomiendo esta historia a los más peques pero aun recomiendo más la primera parte que fue ‘la ovejita que vino a cenar’
Mi sobrina de cuatro años ha disfrutado mucho de la historia, sobre todo en la parte en la que el lobo intenta jugar al escondite con los animales del bosque, se ha reído un montón.
Los personajes son muy graciosos, por un lado está el lobo que el pobre es muy bueno pero nadie le cree por el simple hecho de ser un lobo, todos se piensan que los quiere comer. Por otro lado estofado, que ya solamente el nombre es súper gracioso, ella es una oveja muy buena que confía en su amigo el lobo y lo defiende como sea necesario. Estos personajes infundan muy buenos valores para transmitir a los más pequeños.
Conclusión: recomiendo esta historia a los más peques pero aun recomiendo más la primera parte que fue ‘la ovejita que vino a cenar’
May 17, 2022
Lobo, es un Lobo que vive en una cabaña de madera a las afueras del bosque. Está acostumbrado a la vida tranquila, con un buen libro, su sopa preferida de verduras y una mantita frente a la chimenea lejos del frío invierno. Un día, un inesperado golpe le saca de sus pensamientos. Su puerta no está acostumbrada a sonar y sorprendido descubre que se trata de una pequeña ovejita pérdida.
Sus tripas empiezan a rugir y se da cuenta de que ha tenido mucha suerte ¡Su cena le ha ido a buscar! Sin pensarlo dos veces, le hace pasar sin saber que ese pequeño estofado andante, va a cambiar para siempre su realidad.
Tras quitarle el frío, el miedo, el hipo y todo lo que parece traer consigo la pequeña oveja, Lobo es incapaz de comérsela y enseña a los pequeños lectores una importante lección.
Es un libro divertido, lleno de valores y con un mensaje muy bueno que lanzar. Nos habla de los prejuicios, de la amistad como familia que se elige, y de como algunas veces, la felicidad sí que llama a nuestra puerta.
Muy recomendable para los peques de la casa 🏡 con edades de entre 4/5 años.
Sus tripas empiezan a rugir y se da cuenta de que ha tenido mucha suerte ¡Su cena le ha ido a buscar! Sin pensarlo dos veces, le hace pasar sin saber que ese pequeño estofado andante, va a cambiar para siempre su realidad.
Tras quitarle el frío, el miedo, el hipo y todo lo que parece traer consigo la pequeña oveja, Lobo es incapaz de comérsela y enseña a los pequeños lectores una importante lección.
Es un libro divertido, lleno de valores y con un mensaje muy bueno que lanzar. Nos habla de los prejuicios, de la amistad como familia que se elige, y de como algunas veces, la felicidad sí que llama a nuestra puerta.
Muy recomendable para los peques de la casa 🏡 con edades de entre 4/5 años.
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June 6, 2020Precum spune si descrierea in spaniola, “La ovejita que vino a cenar” / “Un mielut la cina” este o poveste delicioasa, burdusita cu valori precum prietenie, generozitate si acceptare a diferentelor.
Celui mic nu prea ii plac personajele negative (nici macar partial sau aparent negative), asa ca a fost putin sceptic atunci cand am ales sa citim cartea aceasta, mai ales cand a aflat intentiile lupului. Cartea este insa simpatica si promite un sfarsit fericit.
Biblioteca lui Lucas / Instagram.
Celui mic nu prea ii plac personajele negative (nici macar partial sau aparent negative), asa ca a fost putin sceptic atunci cand am ales sa citim cartea aceasta, mai ales cand a aflat intentiile lupului. Cartea este insa simpatica si promite un sfarsit fericit.
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December 28, 2021
Somehow, I've been coming across so many books these days where the main character, one of predatory and carnivorous persuasion, is basically "rehabilitated" into a gentler creature who prefers the vegetarian lifestyle. Is the message that following your heart makes you less prone to following the instincts of Mother Nature? Or maybe the point is a decidedly anti-subversive message. I've read so many subversive picture books lately, that ones like this feel too sticky sweet. But I can't deny this one is pretty cute.
February 20, 2017
Books like this one are weird. From a kid's perspective, the wolf grows feelings for the lamb he was going to eat so it all ends up alright in the end. From an adult's perspective, the wolf was seriously going to eat the lamb but then it got Stockholm Syndrome and hugged and kissed the wolf. Then the wolf decided to love it back. Uh? Yeah. So you could use it in a storytime, but you might get weird looks from the parents doing a double take.
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