And over.
Three little circus pigs declare:
"Roll up! Roll up! Roll up! We have caught a wild wolf!"
And oh, the things they do with this wolf - from tying a bow around his neck, to lifting him in the air, from making him jump through hoops to shooting him from a cannon, and more. All with the knowledge that...
"Wolf won't bite!"
But will they push him too far?
This is classic Gravett: apparent simplicity, cheekily funny and illustrations that tell the story so well they barely even need text.
Children will be in fits of laughter at these crazy pigs making a spectacle of the giant wolf, and at the ending that sees a little bit of trouble.
The story can also be taken as a lesson in how to treat household pets, bringing it a little closer to home and relevant to day-to-day life.
Either way, this is a gorgeous book that will be a wonderful addition to any book collection.
Title: Wolf Won't Bite
Author/Illustrator: Emily Gravett
Publisher: Pan Macmillan, $26.99 RRP
Publication Date: April 2011
ISBN: 9780230704251
Format: Hardcover
For ages: 3+
Type: Picture book
