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• Winner of Caldecott Medal 2018

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Caught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell's story is wordless, but there's a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack's presence over the next hill. ...Cozy vignettes, framed in rough circles, help reassure readers that the story will end well, and so does a tender opening portrait of the family. The girl's story is a hero's journey, and Cordell tells it with skill and heart. --Publishers Weekly, starred review This nearly wordless picture book is a tender, never precious story of kindness and cooperation. The ink and watercolor illustrations, though simple, are packed with emotion, while the minimal text relays only sounds: the distant howls of the wolves, the whines of the wolf cub, the girl's huffs of breath as she struggles through the snow. Cordell's wolves aren't cuddly cartoons by any means, but neither are they monsters; instead, they're realistically depicted wild animals who inherently understand loyalty. Expect this wintry tale to bring only warmth. --Booklist, starred review Cordell's landscapes do a wonderful job showing the vastness and desperation of the girl's journey, his blended watercolors of the snow and trees adding eloquence to the experience. A heartwarming adventure about helping others, best shared one-on-one to pore over the engaging images. --School Library Journal, starred review A near-wordless story of kindness repaid.... What distinguishes this book are the many feelings that Cordell's pen-and-ink-with-watercolor illustrations capture so well--cold, fear, courage, exhaustion, relief--keeping readers hooked to the end. Deeply satisfying. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Cordell's pen-and-ink illustrations balance detail and emotion...The setting is brought to life through changing sky colors, cold breaths, and extensive snowscapes in watercolors. The handlettered, inky text, wordless except for sound effects, supports the cinematic feel created through the use of varying perspectives and loosely demarcated panels. Suspenseful page-turns and aerial views on double-page spreads keep readers worrying about the protagonist until the very end, when the family is shown by the fireside with steamy mugs and pet dog--a cozy contrast to the fraught outdoor adventure. --Horn Book, starred review Beautifully paced....ultimately reassuring. --Wall Street Journal In this beautiful wordless picture book, a child sets out for a walk and discovers a wolf pup separated from its pack. The journey that follows is difficult and shows the power of kindness and bravery. Reminiscent of William Steig's Brave Irene, Cordell's book is a perfect choice for the dark days of winter. --IndieBound

<i>Trouble Gum: </i></p> Packs plenty of pop. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p> Working with a stripped-down palette of black, white, red and bubblegum pink, Cordell's first solo effort evokes irrepressible boyhood with laughs throughout. <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><i> </i>Just a pure giggle-maker. <i>Booklist</i></p><i>Another Brother: </i></p><i> </i>The pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork is filled with humorous detail. <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p> This is not just another new-baby book: Cordell's humorous text and mischievously silly, expressive cartoon art will have readers bleating to read it again and again. <i>Kirkus Reviews, </i>starred review</p><b> </b>Older brothers and sisters will surely relate to Davy's sibling struggles, but even younger sibs will have a baaaaa-ll with this one. <i>The Bulletin</i></p>

Trouble Gum: Packs plenty of pop. Kirkus Reviews Working with a stripped-down palette of black, white, red and bubblegum pink, Cordell's first solo effort evokes irrepressible boyhood with laughs throughout. Publishers Weekly Just a pure giggle-maker. Booklist Another Brother: The pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork is filled with humorous detail. School Library Journal, starred review This is not just another new-baby book: Cordell's humorous text and mischievously silly, expressive cartoon art will have readers bleating to read it again and again. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Older brothers and sisters will surely relate to Davy's sibling struggles, but even younger sibs will have a baaaaa-ll with this one. The Bulletin

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Matthew Cordell is the Caldecott award-winning author and illustrator of Wolf in the Snow, Trouble Gum, Another Brother, hello! hello!, and Wish. He has illustrated numerous books by renowned authors including Philip Stead (Special Delivery), Rachel Vail (the Justin Case series), and Gail Carson Levine (Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It: False Apology Poems). He lives with his family in Gurnee, Illinois.

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