I am the Wolf . . . and Here I Come!

by Bénédicte Guettier, Bénédicte Guettier (Illustrator)

Overview

A very sturdy, fun board book for babies and toddlers.

Watch the wolf put on his trousers, his T-shirt, his socks, and more. But what is his plan once he's fully dressed? Snap the book shut to keep the wolf inside!

This board book has extra-thick board pages, rounded corners, and strong cloth binding that will withstand many reads (it will need to!). With bold illustrations and simple text, this book is great for reading aloud and is guaranteed to get squeals and giggles of delight!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781877579424
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Gecko Press Titles Series
Pages:	20
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 1.40(d)
Lexile:	AD220L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Bénédicte Guettier was born in 1962 in Paris. She has written and illustrated many children's books, and also works as a graphic designer.

Bénédicte Guettier was born in 1962 in Paris. She has written and illustrated many children's books, and also works as a graphic designer.

Editorial Reviews

This wonderful, extra-chunky board book reads vertically, with each tall spread showing a jaunty, grinning wolf in the stages of getting dressed.

The New York Times Book Review - Maria Russo

★ 02/09/2015
Can the Big Bad Wolf really be that scary after you’ve seen him in boxer shorts with pink hearts? In bold, bright paintings, French artist Guettier shows the wolf getting dressed; the book’s vertically oriented format lets the wolf’s body fill the pages as he narrates the process (“I am putting on my trousers. I am putting on my red top”). The gentle narration and the wolf’s semi-clothed state create a sense of security, which makes the book’s last-page twist (“I’m putting on my great big coat and... I’m coming to get you!” he shouts, fangs bared, tongue lolling) hit its mark perfectly, delivering a just-scary-enough jolt to surprise and delight. Ages 2–up. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

"The gentle narration and the wolf's semi-clothed state create a sense of security, which makes the book's last-page twist . . . hit its mark perfectly, delivering a just-scary-enough jolt to surprise and delight."—starred, Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2014-12-06
Watch out! The big, bad wolf is coming to get you. But first, he has to introduce himself. Drawn in thick black lines against a white background, he announces, with hands on hips, "Hello, I am the big bad wolf." On subsequent pages, readers watch as he dons his big-bad-wolf outfit, one garment per page spread: first his underpants (covered in pink hearts), then a white T-shirt, orange socks, blue pants, a red pullover, boots, a feathered hat, and finally, a long black coat. Kids will readily relate to this time-consuming process of getting dressed (though they may be initially thrown by a couple of unusual vocabulary choices: "trousers" and "top"). As he pulls on all these various items, the wolf looks downright silly, with large, round yellow eyes and a goofy grin. On the final pages, he turns more menacing with arms raised, eyebrows slanted and pink tongue protruding. Following the advice on the back cover—quickly "snap[ping] the book shut to keep the wolf inside"—will help wee ones feel safe as they enjoy the thrill of a little scare. Originally published in France, this vibrantly colored, vertically bound offering featuring a silly and slightly scary wolf will keep kids coming back for more. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews