The Wolf and His Shadow

by Thierry Robberecht, Stéphanie Frippiat (Illustrator)

Overview

“A valuable read-aloud about accepting oneself and one’s peers.” – School Library Journal

Wolf is afraid, especially of his own shadow.
It’s big and black, and it has really big teeth.
Wolf is embarrassed.
The other wolves will surely make fun of him!
But one day, by a stroke of luck, Wolf discovers that his shadow can be very useful too….

A moving story about a wolf who overcomes his fears. For brave (and not so brave) children ages 4 and up.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605373027
Publisher:	Clavis
Publication date:	10/11/2016
Edition description:	Translatio
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 Years

About the Author

Thierry Robberecht is a children's books author who writes song texts and scenarios for comic books. He has been writing children’s books since fifteen years now, often about subjects that children find difficult to talk about, e.g. secrets, death, envy and rage. He likes to create characters who feel like they don’t fit in. His own childhood is an excellent source of inspiration for that.

Loufaneis an illustrator from Belgium. She likes to create touching characters to bring to life funny children stories that leave an imprint on the reader.

Editorial Reviews

A story that echoes the classic Aesop’s fable, with a valuable lesson for readers to take away. Parents and educators alike can use this offering to discuss themes and moods such as loneliness, fear, bullying, forgiveness, friendship, and, most important, acceptance of oneself and others….A valuable read-aloud about accepting oneself and one’s peers.” – School Library Journal (Margie Longoria, Mission High School, TX)

"A wonderful story for children who have fears, feel embarrassed about themselves or just do not realize that they are as good as anyone else. The illustrations are large, well done and show wonderful emotions on the face of the wolf. This is a story of victory and overcoming your fears. A great book for a parent to read to their children as well as one for primary classrooms where there might be some issues with fears, teasing, acceptance etc.” — Caroline Johnson-Hicks, educator

From the Publisher

11/01/2016
PreS-Gr 2-Wolf is always frightened. He is even scared of his own shadow because of its exaggerated teeth and giant form. He is teased by his peers because he is so fearful. He does not fit in and is often lonely. One day, though, he becomes the hero of the pack and learns to love himself. This is a story that echoes the classic Aesop's fable, with a valuable lesson for readers to take away. Parents and educators alike can use this offering to discuss themes and moods such as loneliness, fear, bullying, forgiveness, friendship, and, most important, acceptance of oneself and others. With vibrant cartoon illustrations and a colorful cast of characters, this book is one that should be in every primary classroom and library. The paragraphs are short and concise. The pace is perfect for this age and grade level. The plot is engaging and fun. Certain sight words are printed in bold type and are repeated throughout and can also be used to spark discussion. VERDICT A valuable read-aloud about accepting oneself and one's peers.-Margie Longoria, Mission High School, TX

School Library Journal