Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
The Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman
The classic story by Helen Hoover has new woodcut illustrations by Betsy Bowen. Although he has a reputation as a creature to be feared; in this story a wolf summons help for an injured woodsman who has always provided food for the forest animals. The wolf was rewarded for his kindness, and ever since if you listen closely at Christmas, you will hear the howling wolf call "Nooooo-ellllll! in memory of the Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman.
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