すえっこおおかみ

by Larry Dane Brimner; JoseÌ Aruego; Ariane Dewey; Ruriko Masaki

The littlest wolf is "I don't roll as straight as Frankie!" "I don't run as fast as Ana!" "I don't pounce as high as Tyler!" he complains. But his father is wise. He listens to his son's concerns. He shows him what he can do. And he helps the littlest wolf realize that all is as it should be. Larry Dane Brimner's story is heartwarming and reassuring. Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey's paintings capture, with tenderness and humor, one special relationship. Together they have created a timeless celebration of fatherhood.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Wolves

JP Oversized

First published April 16, 2002

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