The Wolf Who Cried Boy - (Picture Puffin Books) by Bob Hartman (Paperback)

About the Book

In this irresistible reversal of the classic tale, Little Wolf is tired of forest fast food, so he sets his sights on a a nice juicy boy. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Dreams of boys-n-berry pie and a steaming plate of boy chops set hilarious events in motion in this clever twist on the classic tale.

Little Wolf is tired of his mom's cooking! It's the same old thing night after night, Lamburgers and Sloppy Does. How he wishes his mother would serve up a nice platter of his favorite dish-Boy!

But Boy is hard to come by these days. As Little Wolf trudges home from school one day, he decides to postpone his boring dinner by shouting "Boy! Boy!" But what will happen when a real boy finally comes along?

In this hilarious twisted tale, Little Wolf learns the same timeless lesson that the boy who cried "Wolf!" did so many years ago.

Review Quotes

"Raglin's sturdy pen-and-ink pictures, which soar above their cartoon styling, are electric with fun." --Booklist, starred review

"Bigger laughs and more detail than the original, along with the tine-honored message that truthfulness pays, make this a wonderful addition to any fairy-tale collection." --Kirkus Reviews

"Hartman's spare storytelling style is enhanced by Raglin's textured pen and colored-ink illustrations that are packed with nifty details: Little Wolf's high-tops, the wolf emblem on the scouts' flag, and the decor of the wolf den. A fun twist on a traditional tale." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Bob Hartman lives in England.
Tim Raglin lives in Independence, Kansas.