About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels boxed in by a reputation or is struggling with the pressure of meeting others' expectations. This clever, slightly subversive graphic narrative follows a wolf who was once the forest's greatest terror but has since traded his ferocity for a pair of cozy striped underpants. Now that the other animals are no longer afraid of him, the wolf faces a new challenge: who is he if he isn't the 'big bad guy'? It is an ideal pick for ages 7 to 10. The story uses humor and absurdist charm to explore the complexity of personal growth and the bittersweet nature of moving on. Parents will appreciate how it validates the feeling of being misunderstood while encouraging children to define themselves on their own terms, free from the shadow of their past mistakes or the labels others place upon them.
