The Girl and the Wolf by Katherena Vermette, illustrated by Julie Flett. PICTURE BOOK. Theytus Books (Schchechmala), 2019. $20. 9781926886541
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
On a camping trip, a young girl walks away from her mom and becomes lost. She is prompted by a kind wolf to take a breath and look around and search for clues. This gives the girl the peace and confidence she needs to find her mom again.
The writing in this picture book feels like a first draft. It may be mimicking old folk tales in its simplicity, but I found the lack of details and imagery in the writing boring and uninviting. The message of this tale is also illusive, and it seems that the message should be important given its folk tale tone.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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