Polly & the Wolf Again

Polly and Wolf

by Catherine Storr

Polly and the Wolf Again by Catherine Storr is the second book of stories written for the author's daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed. The blundering, endearing wolf is still determined to prove himself cleverer than Polly - but the resolute and affectionate Polly outwits him every time!Skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm.

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Animals

136 pages, Hardcover

First published January 29, 1970

About the author

Author Catherine Storr was educated at St. Paul's Girls' School and went on to study English at Newnham College, Cambridge. She then went to medical school and worked part-time as a Senior Medical Officer in the Department of Psychological Medicine of the Middlesex Hospital from 1950 to 1963.

Her first book was published in 1940, but was not successful. It was not until the 1950s that her books became popular. She wrote mostly children's books as well as books for adults, plays, short stories, and adapted one of her novels into an opera libretto. She published more than 30 children's books, but is best known for Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf and Marianne Dreams, which was made into a television series and a film.

Reviews

[D.M.]

I don't normally read the backs of books as an indication of the contents, but this book was kind enough to just offer a bit of the actual text on its jacket. That alone was a perfect encapsulation of what I found inside. This is not only the funniest kids' book I've ever read, but at times it ranks among the funniest prose I've ever read! It made me laugh out loud many times, and when I was reading it to our (occasionally bewildered) four-year-old it could move me to tears of hilarity. Perhaps I only found it so funny because it reads like a classic cartoon (think the speaking Wile E. Coyote meets...Lewis Carroll's Alice in the real world), but it's a little surprising the book is nearly as old as the best of animation. I can't wait to read the first book!

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance]

Wolf is quite annoyed that Polly won’t fall for his tricks. All Wolf wants, really, is to eat Polly, but she manages to elude him every time.

You must read this one. It’s completely wonderful.

A 1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up.

[Luke]

Next best thing to Roald Dahl for my kids. They laugh out loud.

[Teresa Jolanta]

My 5 y/o loved this book. We read it together, cover to cover, in three days over half-term. She is desperate to read more stories about Polly and the Wolf!

[Chloe]

I don't know why this book made me laugh so much. I know it's set in the 70s, but wow! It feels like this book's set in the modern day! Five stars for sure!

[Sonja]

'Earplugs' he explained to the wondering Polly.
"Now I am all right.
Shan't be able to hear a word you say.
Now 'talk'. ..
Still without understanding Polly began
'Hoddley Poddley' puddle and frogs... Cats in blue jackets and dogs in red hats.
What will become of the mice and rats? ...

...Because I will be so clever then I'll get you before you can say Wolf Robinson. Polly went home and tied up her hair with her red ribbon... :):):)

[Josie]

'I was looking at the books and I stopped noticing you. When I get my nose into a good book,' the wolf went on dreamily, 'I get carried away.'

'Don't show off, Wolf,' Polly said. 'I know you can read, but I don't believe you ever get lost in a book unless it's a cookery book. When I was in your house there wasn't a book to be seen.'

'I get them all out of the library,' the wolf said hastily.

He is a TALKING WOLF, I think he's entitled to show off. Also, I want to live in a world where wolves visit the library and nobody bats an eyelid.

[Ivor]

This was a really funny book. I liked the time when the wolf dyed himself the colour of a fox but then the rain washed off all the dye and Polly told the wolf it might have washed off his cleverness as well. It was also really funny when the wolf kidnapped Lucy and said "I am going to eat you up" and then Lucy bit him on the leg and ate all the food in the house! Ivor aged 5 and a half

[Danderdonk]

So much fun! And when wolf entertains Lucy to tea... completely hilarious!!!!

[Jake Collins]

These are the very best stories in the series; Polly and the Wolf have their most quirky and engaging exchanges.

[emyrose8]

This time, wolf tries to be cleverer than Polly, and actually comes up with pretty good ideas... dressing up like Santa, dying his fur like a fox, hypnotism...

[Cadie Phillips]

My students and I loved the book. It reminded us of the roadrunner and coyote. Can't wait to read the other books.