Living in Alaska, wolves are, while maybe not a common sight, something Alaskans are accustomed to seeing. I especially loved this tale of Little Wolf learning to howl, knowing that if my corgi mix, albeit from the northern realms of Alaska could do it, so could Little Wolf. While Daisy came off as, well, cute, there is nothing quite like a wolf's distant howl against a night sky to grab ones attention. Delightfully illustrated with colors that call to mind cooler nights and fall, we follow Little Wolf on a journey to find herself only after losing herself in the wilderness. No, don't worry. Not scary.
In fact, she makes lots of new friends along the way, ultimately following Whale's advice to follow the brightest star in the north. Bear even teachers her to catch a salmon, quite relevant right now as many tune into the internet to watch bears fishing along Alaskan streams and, yes, the occasional wolf is spotted. Along the way Little Wolf learns new skills and ultimately finds her way to a high place and that northern star glistening in the night sky. She feels both hope and loneliness, illustrated by the, whoa, echoing howl that somehow comes from her depths. She's not only found her howl, she also finds that it brings her home to her family. All in all, a sweet, sparsely told story made all the more magical by the illustrations. I swear, you'll swear some of them are swirling.
Children will delight in this tale, surely enjoying not just the scenes laid out before them but identifying the various creatures Little Wolf encounters. The word choices are simple yet effective, with the pictures drawing you in. Thanks #NetGalley and #MarblePress for allowing me to check in on Little Wolf early. I liked the feel of the book, quite true to a wolf's nature habitat in the north and imagine children will enjoy this sweet tale of learning as you grow and, yes, make mistakes.
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