Orchard ISBN 9781408349212 £6.99
Set in the snowy Arctic, Wilf is a brave wolf cub. He is spirited and independent. When the wolf pack decides to move, Wilf is keen to lead the pack. The wolves say he will one day, but choose an elder for the task. As the journey gets tough, young Wilf falls behind and gets lost. He is helped by a narwal, a walrus, a musk-Ox, an Arctic Fox, a goose, and a bear-moth, and is returned to the pack, where he is cuddled and fussed over. Wilf learns an important lesson – there are times when we all need help from friends. He vows to help anyone he finds who has “strayed off their track.” The book has an important message – “when ALL come together/The darkest of times are easy to weather.” The text is beautifully written in a rhyming style, and the illustrations are stunning. Highly recommended for children aged 2 – 5.
Brenda Marshall
