Author: Nadine Brun-Cosme
Illustrator: Olivier Tallec
Publisher: Enchanted Lion, 2010
Ages: 4-8yrs
Themes: wolves, feelings, friendship, loneliness
Opening: Big Wolf lived under his tree at the top of a hill. It had always been that way. Then one day Little Wolf arrived. He came from so far away that at first he looked no bigger than a dot.
Summary: (from my library catalog) Big Wolf has always lived alone at the top of a hill under a tree, so when a little wolf suddenly arrives one day, he does not know what to think.
I like this book because: I love the illustrations (big surprise, Patricia?), but more importantly this is a very touching story on the evolution of a friendship, told slowly, gently, creating the perfect tension. Bet you couldn’t read it fast if you wanted to! Perfect accompaniment for a lollipop.
Resources/activities: Read the other books in this series: Big Wolf and Little Wolf, Such A Beautiful Orange!, and Big Wolf and Little Wolf, The Little Leaf That Wouldn’t Fall; watch the following interview with Tallec on his books, Waterloo & Trafalgar and Big Wolf & Little Wolf; discuss friendship, sharing and loneliness.
Perfect Picture Book Friday is on hiatus for the summer, but there are still plenty of selections on a themed and alphabetized list, with teacher/parent resources, on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. – Aristotle
julie rowan-zoch 
Another great one Julie. I’m a bit on hiatus, but wanted to stop by and say hi! (Oh, I saw your logo in the recent RMC-SCBWI newsletter. Love love Love it!)
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Thanks, Stacy. I can’t help posting PPBFs. It’s an affliction!
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Another winner from Enchanted Lion!
Love the Aristotle quote especially. And the art…
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EL is doing great things!
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I love the colour of those trees and the story sounds great.
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Tallec uses great pallets. Check out his other books when you can.
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Sure will, thanks!
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This is one of my favorites!! The quote you close with is perfect.
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🙂
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I put it on hold! I tend to like your picks 😉
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Hope it makes you smile!
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What Penny said! 🙂 I am fascinated by the way the animals are rendered.
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Me too!
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Your library sure has some interesting and fun books! And you have a knack for finding them! This one looks quite sweet. But curious – the lady narrating the video said that one of Mr Tallec’s books is The Moose Belongs to Me, and I believe that that is an Oliver Jeffers book!
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I’ll have to listen again!
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Yep! Must not have had my sound up right away to catch it the first time. There is an article from the same site featuring the two authors, so the reporter must have not been paying good attention. Got to forgive the poor people who are not obsessed with PBs!
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Well, whatever for the poor reporter lady. Even still, Mr Tallac’s books look really fine! We have put some on our list to look for. Thanks Ms RZ!
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Goodie!
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This sounds great! 😀
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Love your pick and your review. It sounds like a book to be savored! And, yes, I love the illustrations too! LOL!
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Hee, hee!
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