Wolsak and Wynn 2017
*Gold Medal for the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards*
Robert Priest returns to children’s poetry in this lively collection, where he puts his pen to creating rhymes about “People Like You and Me,” and shows how everyone can make a difference in the world. From the builders of ancient Sumer to the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park, Priest spins story-poems that tell how the world and all its peoples and creatures are interconnected and invites young readers to join in his wonder at this magic. The collection is again illustrated by the wonderful pen and ink drawings of Joan Krygsman, who partnered with Priest on Rosa Rose. In The Wolf is Back, several of the poems are presented along with a musical score to better delight listeners.
REVIEWS
“With lyrics that are sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical, but consistently positive, The Wolf is Back will appeal to curious and fun-loving readers and listeners of all ages.”
-Kelly Shepherd, The Goose
“This is a magnificent book, so funny and clever and playful and informative and soulful.”
– Barbara Gowdy
“What wonderful poems! What powerful verse! What delightful songs…the work seems seamless and effortless, it certainly deserves a wide readership … one that is not limited to younger readers but even meeting the needs of senior readers too!”
-John Robert Colombo