Book Description
Rabbit borrows a book
about wolves from the library. Straightforward enough. But it's not
long before a sinister figure with sharp claws and a bushy tail
starts to creep right off the pages. You won't believe your eyes -
especially if you're a rabbit. Brilliantly witty, with amazing
artwork, two surprise endings, plus fun novelty elements, "Wolves"
created a real buzz of excitement among critics and booksellers
alike on first publication in 2005.
From School Library Journal
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
From Booklist
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
Book Dimension
length: (cm)26.1 width:(cm)22.5
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