About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to grapple with nighttime fears or wonders if they have the strength to face a scary situation. It is a perfect selection for those 'shadows on the wall' moments when a child needs to see that even the most intimidating monsters can be outsmarted with a cool head and a brave heart. Set in a snowy wilderness, the story follows a father, Henri, as he makes his way home through the dark woods to his family. Along the way, he encounters the Loup-Garou, a legendary werewolf of French-Canadian folklore. While the atmosphere is tense and spooky, the heart of the story is Henri's deep love for his children and his clever use of everyday objects to ward off danger. It is a masterclass in building resilience and showing that courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act despite it.
