LONE WOLF

Maple loves being the Parker family's pet husky... but why does everyone else think she is a wolf? This question sends Maple on a journey to find herself and the place where she truly belongs. Heartwarming and funny, this perfectly paced debut picture book about family and identity is for fans of Red: A Crayon's Story and Wolfie the Bunny.

Maple the husky loves being the Parker family's dog. She is a valued member of the team, but strangers always seem to think she is a wolf! It is true: Maple can hunt, she can howl, and she can dig, just like wolves can. Oh, no! What if she is a wolf and does not belong with her family after all?

One day, when the fence is open for just a moment, Maple runs away. But being a wolf is not all it is cracked up to be, and being alone is even worse. Luckily, Maple and her pack find their way back to one another.

Sarah Kurpiel's expressive artwork allows for generous space around the spare, expertly paced text. And Maple is an irresistibly lovable pict ur e book star who is just trying to figure out who she is. Lone Wolf is a winning read aloud that little listeners will want to return to again and again.

Sarah Kurpiel is a librarian and self taught illustrator from the Midwest who is inspired by nature, animals, and antique books. Lone Wolf is her debut. You can find her on Instagram: @sekillustration and on her website.