The Greedy Wolf
A funny picture book fairy tale for 3, 4, 5 year olds featuring a wicked wolf and seven clever little goats
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
- A laugh-out-loud picture book version of the classic Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats", with a brilliant twist at the end!
- Perfect for fans of fractured fairy tale stories and great for story time, with repeating phrases and exciting page-turns inviting children to join in with the action.
- LOTS of comic food chaos featuring children's favourite mealtime foods. (PIZZA! BURGERS! Egg-and-bacon-double-fudge-broccoli-and-cabbage flavoured ICE CREAM!)
- Celebrates teamwork, quick thinking and outwitting the classic storybook villain - helping kids feel empowered.
A hungry and very naughty 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 VERY 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 wickledly delicious new fairy tale.
Creators
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. Find him online at timothyknapman.co.uk and on Instagram as @TimothymKnapman.
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.
Reviews
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
Timothy Knapman’s THE GREEDY WOLF is a book made to be read-aloud. His strong word voice is perfectly matched by the visual imagery of Jean Jullien from the cover where we meet a wolf whose tongue hangs out of his mouth in anticipation of eating enough food for TEN birthday parties, his favorite being goats. […]
Igniting Writing
I recommend this very funny picture book published by Walker Books. You will be able to get a copy form your local independent bookshop and if they don’t have copies on their shelves, they will be happy to order it for you.
The Letterpress Project
Bold text and bold illustrations, along with the kids’ innovative way of saving themselves not only make this an engaging read but may also open up doors to read the original and other variations while also being a golden opportunity to talk about stranger danger and keeping themselves safe.
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