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Wolves Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2006

by Emily Gravett (Author, Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 214 ratings
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WOLVES

What do wolves really like to eat? It isn't little girls in red hoods.
Rabbits shouldn't believe what they read in fairy tales, but this book has the facts.

(This book follows the National Carroticulum.)
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    August 1, 2006
  8. ISBN-10
    1416914919
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1416914914
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Starred Review. Grade 1-3–This imaginative, cleverly designed story unfolds in a delectable blend of spare text and eloquent multimedia illustrations. A textured welcome mat serves as background for title and publisher information, the pages feel somewhat scratchy, and the wolves are expressively drawn with charcoal pencil. In the story, Rabbit borrows Wolves by Emily Grrrabbit from the West Bucks Public Burrowing Library and leaves with his nose already stuck in the red book. His long, wavy ears ooze movement. The author ingeniously develops her story on two levels: children will absorb the information that the rabbit is reading–An adult wolf has forty-two teeth–but also enjoy the suspenseful tale of what is happening to the rabbit as he walks along. As a real wolf becomes gradually more threatening, Rabbit becomes progressively smaller. Expressive illustrations show him obliviously walking up a bushy tail onto the back, and then the snout, of a wolf; but it is the uh-oh expression on his face as he slowly realizes that he is in trouble that is so piercingly vivid. The following page depicts a partially eaten book, and no rabbit. However, the author then reassures readers that no rabbits were eaten during the making of this book and thoughtfully provides an alternative ending for sensitive children. This delightful picture book is best shared with children who can appreciate the sly humor.–Kirsten Cutler, Sonoma County Library, CA
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The story couldn't be simpler: a rabbit borrows a book about wolves from the Public Burrowing Library. Lost in the pages of his good book as he strolls home, the rabbit fails to recognize that he has encountered the real thing--an honest-to-goodness, knife-and-fork-wielding, big bad you-know-what. But not to worry. This is a postmodern picture book that has fun with narrative convention; there's an alternate ending, accompanied by playful interjections from the author-illustrator (who bills herself as "Emily Grrrabbit" on the title page). Wolves is a long way from being The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, but it's a bit of a lark for younger readers and listeners, and its sly celebration of libraries and reading is a treat for older ones. Michael Cart
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; First American Edition (August 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416914919
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416914914
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 214 ratings

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Emily Gravett was born in Brighton. She left school with few qualifications and spent 8 years living on the road (in a variety of vehicles including a truck, caravan and RAF petrol bus called Toby Diesel) before settling back in Brighton and getting a place on the BA(Hons) Illustration course at Brighton University.

Her first picture book WOLVES was published in August 2005 to great acclaim, winning the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and a clutch of other awards it marked the beginning of a stellar career creating extraordinary books for children.

Emily has also won the Best Emerging Illustrator Award at the Booktrust Early Years Awards for MONKEY AND ME and the bronze award in the 6-8 age category at the Nestle Children's Book Prize for LITTLE MOUSE'S BIG BOOK OF FEARS. In 2008 Emily was awarded the rare honour of a second CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for LITTLE MOUSE'S BIG BOOK OF FEARS.

Emily lives in Brighton with her family and their dog, Dilys.

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Judy K. Polhemus
5.0 out of 5 stars Not for squeamish adults
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2008
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Big bad wolves. We all know they're out there. Right? There's no denying it. So if you go to the Burrowing Library to check out a book on wolves, you do know to look right and left on your way home. Look behind you. Keep a 360 going because wolves are known to sneak up on you.

Tell that to our Bunny. You know how they are--they like to be scared! What's the scariest? Wolves. Bunny checks out a book simply called "Wolves." Wow, they look so real on the pages! Bunny, look behind you--a wolf got out and is in his Granny clothes. Bunny, look out, he's part of those trees just ahead. Bunny, you're walking on his feet. Please look up.

Until it is too late. The jagged tears on the book cover, the chewed ends show us the truth. The torn-out piece of paper with one word: Rabbits. We tried to warn the Bunny. But here's a note from the author: No rabbits were harmed in the creation of this book. And for sensitive children, here is an alternative ending: Torn out pieces from the book re-fit, cubist style, to recreate the new ending. Bunny and Wolf having a jam sandwich. Only a comatose child couldn't figure out that this is really just a fake ending. Besides, look at all the stacked up over-due notices lying at Bunny's door--unread.

When I finished reading this to my great-niece, Carolina, she gasped audibly, jerked her head toward me, scrunched up her face the way she does, and said, "Let's read another book." So much for alternate endings for sensitive children.

"Do you know what happened to the Bunny?"
"Yes, he got ate!"
"Does that bother you, Carolina?"
"No, Aunt Judy. It's a book. Silly!"

She's four. I'm way older. It bothered me.

Note: Actually, I love this wildly creative book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars We've had a longstanding joke about how she loves wolves which can be vicious and ferocious while I love sweet, cuddly
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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I saw this book at my local library one day after story time and gave it a read. I was horrified and utterly appalled at this story, yet it made me laugh harder than I've laughed in a while. After I finished it, I immediately knew I had to buy it for my sister who has a dry, dark sense of humor. We've had a longstanding joke about how she loves wolves which can be vicious and ferocious while I love sweet, cuddly, innocent rabbits so this book was the perfect gag gift for her birthday.
Oh yes, my sister happens to be 28 years old so this book was age-appropriate for her, while I chose NOT to read it to my 2 year old, who doesn't quite understand all about the great circle of life yet.
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Nugatorius
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, but not much story
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
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Beautiful book, but a bit thin on story. Had to explain what happened in it to grandson, so lost his attention.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I read this to my 3rd grade daughters’ class, ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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I read this to my 3rd grade daughters’ class, and it was a big hit. It requires understanding the pictures as well as the words. It also requires them to make some inferences, so although it was a short read-aloud, it felt more sophisticated.
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Pauline
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent writing and illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017
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This rabbit has a surprise and doesn't see it coming.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
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Excellent for stimulating a conversation comparing fiction and non-fiction, as well as analyzing the decisions an author makes.
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an eight year old who likes to color
1.0 out of 5 stars Too small in the digital version. Unusable.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
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Did not work in this format. The book was much too small.
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Jody Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and funny
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2018
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Great kids book, funny.
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lorena
5.0 out of 5 stars Metaficción
Reviewed in Spain on March 15, 2020
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Una historia divertida. Un claro ejemplo del empleo de la metaficción en un álbum ilustrado.
Muy recomendable para niños y para adultos
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Surabhi
5.0 out of 5 stars Book in a book;))
Reviewed in India on December 1, 2015
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Emily gravett rocks. The concept is novel, it is a book in a book. The illustrations are really amazing, the scared rabbit is to die for. Love the level of detail, the postcards, the library card all add a great amount of authenticity to the book.
The storyline is simple - a rabbit checks out a book about wolves and the wolves come out of book. Little boys will definitely dig it, my 3 year old loved it.
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Marie L.33
5.0 out of 5 stars Amusant et beau
Reviewed in France on February 24, 2013
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L'histoire est amusante et prend tout son sens avec les illustrations qui sont magnifiques et très recherchées, comme toujours chez E. Gravett. Le petit lapin est à croquer ...
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Sarah Tunkel
5.0 out of 5 stars Rabbits, wolves, lending libraries...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2006
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A rabbit borrows a book on wolves from the library, and is so engrossed in it that he doesn't notice that---- no, I won't spoil it for you!

This very imaginative, and beautifully illustrated, book is highly original. It combines library-related paraphernalia with plentiful rabbit-related puns (mostly lost on my children, but they'll get it when they're older) much of which is hidden amongst the front and back blurbs that you might not normally look at with your children. The first ending is a little brutal, though hardly unexpected. The alternative ending is very funny though ludicrous too.

We all love rabbits AND we are all vegetarian, yet my daughters (aged 6, 4 and 2) find this entertaining and are not scared by it. Most importantly for a children's book, it's also really appealing to parents.
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