{"product_id":"like-a-wolf-isbn-9789888240449","title":"Like a Wolf","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Outstanding International Trade Book (United States Board of Books for Young People)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets mistaken for a wolf. No one came close—no one dared—so the sad dog howled. Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.United States Board of Books for Young OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK LIST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The pages are arrestingly beautiful, with sparse, pointed text and frame-worthy illustrations. It’s hard not to feel for this good dog.\u003ci\u003e”—\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e “….will touch the hearts of animal lovers who believe there is a place for all creatures in this world.Heartfelt and poignant, this simple text expresses what it truly means to be a “good dog.\u003ci\u003e”—\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA … story about compassion and acceptance… beautiful and ultimately heartwarming tale of seeing past the surface that will be especially appealing to animal-lovers.”—\u003cb\u003eMaggie Reagan, Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stark silhouettes make a dramatic impact in Elschner’s grim account of an urban dog whose wolflike characteristics inspire mistreatment and fear. Terse, verselike passages bring readers inside the mind of the dog… the closing scenes offer a sense of comfort, hope, and peace.\u003ci\u003e” – \u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA moving picture book\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ci\u003e”—Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Géraldine Elschner’s moving story provides an intimate look at what a mistreated and misunderstood dog feels when he isn’t wanted, and the joy of being found by someone who does.\u003ci\u003e”—\u003cb\u003eKendal Rauzhan, syndicated column BOOKS TO BORROW, BOOKS TO BUY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A sad and lonely dog, chained to a concrete slab by an abusive owner, tells how his wolf-like appearance and nighttime howling has led humans in the city neighborhood to misunderstand him. He longs for the freedom to run and the touch of a friendly hand. ….Black-and-white silhouette illustrations dramatically show the transformation of this mistreated dog, whose life is changed by one caring individual.\u003ci\u003e”—\u003cb\u003eLiteracy Daily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGéraldine Elschner\u003c\/b\u003e has translated many books from German to French and French to German. She is the author of several children’s books, including The Cat and the Bird, The Little Hippo, Mark’s Messy Room, and Where Is the Frog?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntoine Guilloppé\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many children’s books, including \u003ci\u003eOne Scary Night\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhite Fang\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003eA dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him","brand":"minedition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304252264677,"sku":"NP9789888240449","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9789888240449.jpg?v=1767731475","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/like-a-wolf-isbn-9789888240449","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}