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Wolf's Coming!
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by Joe Kulka, illustrated by Joe Kulka
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Series: Carolrhoda Picture Books
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As a distant howl echoes through the forest, animals quickly stop what they're doing and run for home. Look out-Wolf's coming! As the shadowy figure gets closer and closer and the day draws to a close, the animals shut the door, pull the shades, and turn out the lights. Soon the wolf's glowing eyes appear at the window and the front door opens. . . But things are not as they seem in this suspenseful, clever story, and it's the reader who's in for the biggest surprise of all!
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Reading Level:
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Grade 2
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Interest Level:
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Grades PreK-3
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Ages:
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4-9
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Copyright:
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©2007
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Imprint:
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Carolrhoda Books
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Trim Size:
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9 1/4 x 11
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Pages:
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32
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ATOS:
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1.2
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Points:
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0.5
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Quiz:
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113174
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Lexile:
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150
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SRC Level:
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1.2
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Book Features
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Full-Color Illustrations • Jacketed
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ISBN-10:
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1-57505-930-4
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ISBN-13:
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978-1-57505-930-3
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Format:
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Library Bound
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List Price:
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$ 16.95
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S&L Price*:
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$ 12.71
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• Wanda Gág Book Award
• Washington Children’s Choice Picture Books Nominee
• Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee
• Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Bronze Medal
• School Library Journal Best Book
• Society of School Librarians International (SSLI) Honor Book
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Reviewed by: |
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Booklist, The Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, School Library Journal |
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Review Excerpts: |
- "A scary story with a cozy ending is always shivery fun for reading to young preschoolers many times over. Bright, clear computer graphics show small animals fishing and playing in the woods, the piglets and rabbits in jeans, shirts, and caps. Then they hear a distant howl echoing through the trees. A shadowy figure becomes a dark monster getting closer and closer. It is a wolf in suit and tie, huge and glowering ("The moonlight shines on his fangs. / His belly growls with hunger pangs"). Adult animals shoo the small creatures inside, where they pull the shades, and hide behind an armchair - until the wolf opens the door, and surprise! It's happy birthday to him. Safe at home, kids will enjoy the mounting suspense, and feel smug about the happy ending."
--Booklist
- "This delightful tale captures readers from the very first page. A charmingly dapper and dangerous wolf is taking his spider for a walk as darkness creeps across the woods. All of the other animals are racing to hide. Darkness falls, the animals all safely make it inside the house just as the wolf peeks inside. Surprise, it is a birthday party for Wolf. The rhyming text leads the reader to make predictions about the outcome and is just right for reading aloud. The author's twilight illustrations provide a feeling of mystery and danger. The fear in the animal's eyes is almost palatable. The drawings of the wolf are just the right mix of sinister charm. This book is perfect for lessons on predictions, and as the inspiration for writing assignments. Students and teachers will clamor to check out this unexpected treat. Recommended."
--Library Media Connection
 "Suspense builds from the very first page of this new twist on the not-such-a-big-bad-wolf theme. The simple rhyming text describes the various ways in which the denizens of the forest prepare for Wolf's imminent arrival. With a powerful sense of impending doom, the absurdly anthropomorphized creatures frantically leap into action, ostensibly to protect their young: 'Closer, CLOSER./Next to me./Pull the shade/so he can't see./WOLF'S COMING!' The ending will bring a huge sigh of comic relief as the reason for all the preparation is revealed. Saturated with color, the cartoonlike illustrations depict characters that are more human than animal, but will likely appeal to young children. With each turn of the page, the pictures grow progressively darker, helping to create and sustain the intended mood."
--School Library Journal starred review
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*The S&L price is available only to school and library customers and reflects a 25% discount off hardcovers only.
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