The Greedy Wolf
Published on 2. January 2025
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-4063-8517-5 (ISBN)
Description
There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more...
A wicked and ravenous wolf is on the prowl for dinner when he spots, dun dun dun, seven young goats ... left at home alone. But, fear not, whilst these kid goats may be little, they are clever, innovative and have enough downright silly tricks in hand to avoid getting eaten and maybe even ... get a little (or rather big) snack themselves. Storytelling master Timothy Knapman and graphic genius Jean Jullien have come together to create a thoroughly entertaining read (and laugh)-aloud picture book version of the ancient Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats".
A wicked and ravenous wolf is on the prowl for dinner when he spots, dun dun dun, seven young goats ... left at home alone. But, fear not, whilst these kid goats may be little, they are clever, innovative and have enough downright silly tricks in hand to avoid getting eaten and maybe even ... get a little (or rather big) snack themselves. Storytelling master Timothy Knapman and graphic genius Jean Jullien have come together to create a thoroughly entertaining read (and laugh)-aloud picture book version of the ancient Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats".
Reviews / Votes
Timothy Knapman's funny updated telling of the Grimm Brothers, The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids with Jean Jullien's illustrations of the mock-scary wolf are sure to make young audiences laugh. * Red Reading Hub *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-8517-5 (9781406385175)
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Persons
Timothy Knapman is a children's writer, lyricist and playwright. His children's books have been translated into many different languages and include Soon, illustrated by Patrick Benson, Time Now to Dream, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, Can't Catch Me, illustrated by Simona Ciraolo, and Follow the Track all the Way Back, illustrated by Ben Mantle. Timothy's titles are often featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. He lives in Surrey. Find him online at timothyknapman.co.uk and on Twitter and Instagram as @TimothyKnapman.
Jean Jullien is an illustrator who works with a vast range of media including photography, installations and clothing. His clients include Waterstones, the Tate, Channel 4, The New York Times and the Guardian; he also exhibits his work worldwide. His picture books include Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, I Want to Be in a Scary Story and How to Be Cooler than Cool, all written by Sean Taylor. Originally from Nantes, France, Jean now lives in Paris. Find him online at jeanjullien.com and on Instagram as @jean_jullien.
Jean Jullien is an illustrator who works with a vast range of media including photography, installations and clothing. His clients include Waterstones, the Tate, Channel 4, The New York Times and the Guardian; he also exhibits his work worldwide. His picture books include Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, I Want to Be in a Scary Story and How to Be Cooler than Cool, all written by Sean Taylor. Originally from Nantes, France, Jean now lives in Paris. Find him online at jeanjullien.com and on Instagram as @jean_jullien.