Little Good Wolf

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Author(s)

Susan Stevens Crummel

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Janet Stevens

Publisher

Clarion Books

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Release Date

August 23, 2022

ISBN

978-0358561880

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From the beloved creators behind Tops and Bottoms comes a fractured fairytale about a wolf who is so good, it's bad. Will he ever fit in with his family of Big Bad Wolves? Or will he show everyone that sometimes it's best to honor who you are?

Little Good Wolf does not fit in with his family. No matter what Papa Wolf and Mama Wolf try, he is always cleaning his room or even playing with piggies! They have no choice but to send him to Bad School to learn to be a big, bad wolf.

But Little Good Wolf's teachers think he's hopeless, too. Wicked Stepmother cannot get him to be selfish, and Mr. Troll cannot teach him how to be rude. Will he ever be BAD enough? Or just maybe, there is a way to be a wolf while being GOOD?

Populated with expertly rendered fairy tale characters and infused with delightful madcap fun, this celebration of self-acceptance is an instant crowd-pleaser.

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Teaches Values and Morals

October 07, 2022

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Plot

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Writing Style

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Little Wolf isn't very good at being bad. Instead, he's well behaved and kind. With no idea of what else to do, his mom and dad decide it's best to send him to Bad School to learn how to be a Bad Wolf like them. At this school, Little Wolf tries to participate in each class, but he does everything the good way, which leads him to getting kicked out. Scared to go home, Little Wolf runs into a hag and is given a huge, life-altering decision, so what will he do?

LITTLE GOOD WOLF teaches children the importance of being yourself. The illustrations are detailed and bold so they hold a child's attention. The author also engages children by throwing in some vertical illustrations so they have to turn the book sideways. I love how the author takes the classic portrayal of the Bad Wolf learning to be bad, yet he can't help but to be good. This switch-up is intriguing and makes for an entertaining children's novel.

Final Verdict: LITTLE GOOD WOLF is a humorous story about a wolf who doesn't know how to be bad despite how hard his parents try to change him. It's perfect for fans of animals or classic stories like Little Red Riding Hood while also teaching the importance of being true to yourself.