Steve, Raised by Wolves - Hardcover

Chapman, Jared

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316253901 ISBN 13: 9780316253901

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2015

Synopsis

On the first day of school, a wild little boy learns how to fit in--and how to stand out! Just right for fans of Peter Brown's Mr. Tiger Goes Wild.

"Be yourself!" Steve's mom tells him on the first day of school, and he knows just what to do. After all, wolves are great at HOWLING in class, SHREDDING homework, and POUNCING on new friends!

Steve's classmates are not happy. Why can't he behave like everyone else? But when the classroom pet goes missing, it's up to Steve to save the day--by showing everyone what wolves do best.

About this title

About the Author

Jared Chapman is the creator of Pirate, Viking & Scientist; Steve, Raised by Wolves; Vegetables in Underwear; and Fruits in Suits. He has also illustrated Be Glad Your Dad...(Is Not an Octopus!) by Matthew Logelin and Sara Jensen and Wordplay by Adam Lehrhaupt. He has worked for Walt Disney Television Animation, Nick Jr., Hallmark, and The Hollywood Reporter, among others. He lives in Texas.

Reviews

K-Gr 2—Fair-haired Steve appears to be a regular boy, but there's one thing that sets him apart—his parents are wolves. Mrs. Wolf sends her son (cub?) off on his first day of school with some good advice: to have a great day and "just be yourself." That advice backfires as Steve acts the way he normally does—growling, howling, and pouncing—much to the dismay of his fellow students and Mrs. Meadows. On the second day, his mother suggests that he be himself while also attempting to fit in a bit more, but he continues to alienate others with his behavior. It's only when the class pet disappears from its cage that one of Steve's talents earns him the admiration of his teacher and classmates. The humorous pen and ink drawings, colored digitally using bright, saturated shades, vary from spreads to smaller framed pictures. Children will get a kick out of Steve's antics, such as giving everyone fleas, drinking from the toilet, and eating questionable food for lunch. VERDICT A great storytime book, but be prepared for some howling.—Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI

Edition details

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316253901
• ISBN 13: 9780316253901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40