Wiener Wolf, a nominee for the 13-14 South Carolina Picture Book Award, is a charming book that will resonate with both kids and adults.Wiener Dog is bored with his hoe-hum life with Granny...until he sees some wolves on the TV. He decides to then become a Wiener Wolf! He ditches his sweater, his toys, and his cushy life with Granny and roams the woods with his wolfie pals, drinking from a stream and playing with wolf pups. It doesn't take long, though, for Wiener Wolf to decide that maybe his old life wasn't so bad after all. (Chasing "dinner" through the forest will do that to you!) So, Wiener Wolf once again becomes Wiener Dog, but there may just be a way for this dog to enjoy his life with Granny and still find a place among friends. Learn how he does it when you read Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby!The illustrations in this book are simply adorable, and I know my students will be captivated by them. The story is short and lends itself well to read-alouds with young students. Wiener Wolf could also lead to discussions on how domesticated animals behave as opposed to their wilder counterparts.I also think young readers, particularly those who like to relate the books they read to their own lives, could compare the dog's situation to something they may have experienced. Everyone has thought "the grass is greener on the other side." This book may help students to really dive into what that expression really means. I own a Standard Smooth Black and Tan Dachshund and participate in a therapy dog reading program called "Paws to Read" at the Goleta, CA public library. Twice a week Channel City Kennel Club has two dogs (with their owners) for the kids to read to. I purchased this book to add to my collection of books starring Dachshunds to share with those young readers and can’t wait to share it with the kids in the new year. Love the art and the story- captures the essence of the Smooth Dachshund personality….
What do You think about Wiener Wolf (2011)?
Great illustrations help depict a story perfect for adventure lovers of all shapes and sizes.
—Nikki
