Overview
Allow yourself to be enchanted in this magical story of Sophy, the young girl whose extraordinary adventure with a real wolf helps her discover her inner confidence. Sophy is a shy girl who struggles to fit in in the outside world. She is happiest at home, playing in her wolf suit in her den. It makes her feel strong like a wolf, fierce like a wolf, and maybe even a little bit brave like a wolf. She loves her suit so much she decides to wear it to school one day, but it doesn't go well. She tries to talk at school but the words get stuck in her throat and everyone laughs and whispers behind her back. But one day, an extraordinary thing happens… Sophy is whisked away to a magical snowy land where she meets a wolf and her cub. The unlikely trio roll, run and howl together, playing happily in the snow. Sophy has found friends and nothing can ruin her day… until a big, angry bear appears. But Sophyfinally finds her voiceand finds the courage she's been looking for all along. This beautifully told and enchantingly illustrated story carries important themes of overcoming the isolating feeling of being shy, finding friends and most importantly, finding your voice, and will delight readers young and old. Praise for Jo Loring-Fisher's other books: Taking Time (Lantana Publishing) ‘A soothing balm in book form’ – The Observer Picture Book Review ‘Children from around the world marvel at small wonders of nature in this dreamy story in verse.’ – The Bookseller Maisie's Scrapbook (Lantana Publishing) – Winner of the Northern Lights Book Award
Full Product Details
Author: Jo Loring-Fisher
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Dimensions:
Width: 27.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.480kg
ISBN: 9780711249578
ISBN 10: 0711249571
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 04 January 2022
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
? Highly recommended for exceptional artwork and a loving and imaginative depiction of a girl overcoming her fears. --Sue Morgan, Hillsborough City S. D., CA, School Library Journal, starred review
Author Information
Jo Loring-Fisher is an illustrator, storyteller and mum of four. She is based in the beautiful city of Bath, England, where she lives with her husband, youngest daughter and Whippet puppy. She loves the natural world and enjoys creating images using a range of materials including collage, inks, paint and printmaking. Much of Jo’s inspirations comes from observing nature and everyday life. Her other picture books include Taking Time and Just Like You.
