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Wolf! Wolf!
by
John Rocco
Putting a new twist on a classic "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," this retelling finds a curmudgeonly wolf discovering what he's been missing the most. Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 1st 2007
by Hyperion Books for Children
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Not just another "Boy Who Cried Wolf" story. This one has an aged wolf, barely able to hobble around, who has to plant a garden to have something to eat. When a shepherd boy cries "Wolf!" just to get attention once too often, the elderly wolf decides to work out a deal with him.
John Rocco's rich watercolors place the whole story in China (the wolf wears a red kimono and carries a pleated paper umbrella!), which adds delightful visual appeal to this picture book f...more
John Rocco's rich watercolors place the whole story in China (the wolf wears a red kimono and carries a pleated paper umbrella!), which adds delightful visual appeal to this picture book f...more
This was a pretty good book, certainly the kind where things work out a lot better than your traditional fairy tale. The illustrations are vibrant and lively, very convincing and detailed though in a more cartoonish manner than a realistic portrait style that some artists go for. The whole story was quietly entertaining and enjoyable. I had a good time with the entire thing.
This is a fantastic take on one of Aesop's fables. The illustrations are rich, colorful and expressive, just amazing. The Chinese backdrop and details like lotus flowers and cherry blossoms are gorgeous. And the ending is a bit surprising, but sweet. We really enjoyed this tale and it's a perfect tale to read at bedtime.
The boy who cried wolf from the wolf's perspective. Cute story with values I want my kids to learn. The art is great, and it is set somewhere Asian. It's like we won the lottery for things we want to see in a book with this one! Thanks to a co-worker who pointed it out.
A fantastic retelling of the age-old fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Beautifully illustrated with a vegetarian ending. What more can you ask for?
--Review by Karrie
--Review by Karrie
Again a book i read with my younger brothers. It's a really interesting twist on the Aesop fairy tale. The is drop dead gorgeous!
The illustrations are marvelous (especially the expressions) and the story has a delightful, unexpected twist. I liked the oriental setting. Definitely one I'd like to add to the classroom library.
The boy who cried wolf with an interesting twist. Unique illustrations, Asian inspired.
The old story of crying Wolf with an oriental twist ending in an unlikely friendship.
Tracie
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Adaptation of Aesop's Boy Who Cried Wolf but moved to China/Japan with a twist ending.
I can't wait to try this on my Fairy Tale Story Time group.
One of the most beautifully designed books I've seen.
Loved this modern twist on the boy who cried wolf story.
surprise twist to the wolf character
I love John Rocco's art.
A great new look at the classic story "The Boy who Cried Wolf". This wolf is Asian, and also a vegetarian. His garden will not grow and there's a boy who keeps crying wolf all the time. When a Sheep is finaly given to the wolf he must decide if he wants to eat it of if there's another choice that can be made.
This is a really nice varient for the Boy who called Wolf. Great for someone who is looking for a story of a vegetarian as well. I like how the wolf is seen here and how smart he is. Ages 5+
Good use of Aesop’s fable as a jumping-off point for this tale set in ancient China. Also a good message about finding help where it’s least expected. (Multicultural)
Megan D. Neal
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The story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, from the wolf's perspective. (Warning: it might undermine the moral of the original.) Fun story. Great pictures.
Beautiful pictures. A nice version of the fable.
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John Rocco collaborated with Whoopie Goldberg on the picture book Alice and was Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering and served as pre-production art director at Dreamworks for the ? lm Shrek. His children’s books include FU FINDS THE WAY, WOLF! WOLF!, and MOONPOWDER, and his illustrations are also featured on the jackets of Rick Riordan’s best-selling YA series Percy Jackson and the Olym...more
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