Later, thetale is continued at the beach and during car trips. Shemeets Waldo, a wolf who fits the pattern set by his predecessors ofbeing persistent and threatening but not too bright.
After begging hisfather for a nighttime tale, Michael supplies his own elementsleading to the story of Rainbow, a resourceful, courageous hen. I amso glad it is back in print.įrom School Library JournalGrade 1-6-In this read-aloud version ofWilliam McCleery's Wolf Story (Shoe String, 1988), a small boy anda patient father take what began as a perfunctory bedtime story andmassage it into a tale of greater proportions. Anyone who tells stories to children or reads booksout loud to children needs to have this book in their library. For Anyone With Children or GrandchildrenBy RichThis bookis a classic. All in all,very happy with the book and sorry I can't find more children'sbooks by the author!1 of 1 people found the following reviewhelpful. There's someallusions to animal violence (shooting the wolf, for example) butresolves peacefully with a little boy sparing the wolf's life so hecan learn more about what makes him chase chickens.
It's wonderful - funny, slightly strange,well written. It's wonderful - funnyBy Hannah38Bought this on a whimand my son and I read the entire thing in a day and a half (it'snot long, but still). While you are at it, you might aswell buy a spare copy.0 of 0 people found the following reviewhelpful. I agree with them.Don't dilly-dally, buy this book. Once difficult to find, it hasbeen reprinted in an edition which should last forgenerations.You've seen all the 5-star reviews. Sounds rather silly, right? Not so! Thissmall book is a masterpiece of story telling.I am also one of thoseparents, now a grandparent, who has bought this title over and overto replace copies given to friends. The story spins out over days oftelling, all within the frame of a bedtime story where salientdetails are discussed. It is a bit hard to describe withoutsounding very corny: A father tells a bedtime story to his son, whoadds all sorts of elements. This isa cleverly crafted story within a story with huge appeal for achild being read a chapter book, children reading the book on theirown, and their parents.
He would giggle atparts and then bite his pillow in suspense at other parts. A masterpiece -buy it!By J.VasiliusMy son adored this book. 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
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