![]() ![]() “This charming book, perfect for reading aloud at bedtime, was first published in 1947. One parent told me that if she were to compile a list of ‘books for sitters’ (and wouldn’t that be helpful?), this book would lead all the rest.” – Christian Science Monitor “There is an air of distinction to this book. To Warren Chappell, whose cleverly scratchy pen draws Rainbow and Waldo, Wolf Story also owes its attractive format.” – The New York Times But here is a little wok of art, funny, tender and captivating. It is easy to imagine, from the natural conversational cadences and the impromptu unfolding of episodes that the writing was no feat. The laughing child who listen will agree, for Wolf Story simply has to last forever. “’You can kill the wolf at the very end, but this way we can more story,’ said Michael. It is in similar improvisational exchanges that we-adults and children-learn how to love.” – Commonweal ![]() Dramatist McCleery perfectly captures the irritation, affection, tricks, admiration, and sheer surprise that pass back and forth between parent and child in everyday family life. ![]() This "underground classic" finds an inventive and exasperated father telling a wolf story to end all wolf stories (so he hopes) to his inventive and demanding young son. “If you can get only one children's book this year, make it William McCleery's 1947 Wolf Story. ![]()
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