On her eighth birthday Betsy takes the Shepherds' Oath and is determined to be the best shepherd in Bray Valley history. Any wolf who tries to eat her sheep had better watch out. But Zimmo is no ordinary wolfâhe's a hungry wolf, with a plan!
In her first picture book, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine puts her own spin on a traditional tale, while Scott Nash brings a comic sensibility to this hilarious retelling. The result will tickle, delight, and even leave readers with a moral or two, or three....
What happens when the girl who cries wolf is telling the truth, and the wolf just wants a friendâand maybe some pie? A Twist on a Classic Tale: A clever spin on the boy who cried wolf, where being honest is the real challenge, especially when the grown-ups wonât listen.Unlikely Friendship: Discover how Zimmo the wolf goes from sneaky sheep-snatcher to Betsyâs best friend and top sheep-herding assistant.Problem-Solving with a Smile: See how a plate of Momâs delicious pie can solve even the biggest, hungriest wolf-sized problems.Laugh-Out-Loud Story: Perfect for reading aloud, this charming story is filled with silly mix-ups and sweet moments that will have kids and parents giggling.
On her eighth birthday Betsy takes the Shepherds' Oath and is determined to be the best shepherd in Bray Valley history. Any wolf who tries to eat her sheep had better watch out. But Zimmo is no ordinary wolfâhe's a hungry wolf, with a plan!
In her first picture book, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine puts her own spin on a traditional tale, while Scott Nash brings a comic sensibility to this hilarious retelling. The result will tickle, delight, and even leave readers with a moral or two, or three....
What happens when the girl who cries wolf is telling the truth, and the wolf just wants a friendâand maybe some pie? A Twist on a Classic Tale: A clever spin on the boy who cried wolf, where being honest is the real challenge, especially when the grown-ups wonât listen.Unlikely Friendship: Discover how Zimmo the wolf goes from sneaky sheep-snatcher to Betsyâs best friend and top sheep-herding assistant.Problem-Solving with a Smile: See how a plate of Momâs delicious pie can solve even the biggest, hungriest wolf-sized problems.Laugh-Out-Loud Story: Perfect for reading aloud, this charming story is filled with silly mix-ups and sweet moments that will have kids and parents giggling.