Wolf!

Great story to help children become inspired to read

I love to read this book when my son was younger. I purchased it so when he has his own children I'll read the same book to my grandkids (he's only 15) but I just cherish this book.

This is such a wonderful, unique twist to the old story. I've read this book five times since buying it yesterday and can't wait to read it to the second graders in my volunteer reading program. The whimsical pictures of the animals totally absorbed in reading their books and thus refusing to be disturbed by a big , bad wolf are absolutely fantastic. The wolf gets the message that these are "educated" animals, and he embarks on a great quest to learn to read. The wolf's unfaltering determination to read is truly inspiring. Don't miss the looks on the faces of the humans as they encounter (on the sidelines) the wolf throughout the story. There are also subtle signs that learning to read is helping to refine the wolf's social graces (as he announces himself to the farm animals each time). The story is great; the art is great. Definitely #1 on my gift-giving list

My daughter really enjoys this book! She especially likes the part when the wolf (aka Mom) reads super fast to impress his friends. I like that this book teaches the importance of reading fluently and with enthusiasm! I find myself doing the same things when I read it aloud to her!

As a children's picture book, this is a great one. The story is fun and offers inspiration. I use it as a first story with my new classes (1st grade for many years, now 5th grade). A great mid-year first grade student read. With upper elementary, I use it like a Dr. Seuss book to inspire as a read aloud.