Imagine a Wolf
Written and Illustrated by Lucky Platt
Picture Book, Hardcover, 40 pages
Page Street Kids January 2021
2022 Maine Literary Awards Finalist in Children’s
2022 Ezra Jack Keats Award Finalist - New Writers
2021 New England Book Award Finalist
2022 Redbud Read-Aloud Book Award Finalist
“Very dear” —Kirkus
“The illustrations are distinctive and expressive. While delivering a timely lesson about regarding everyone as an individual rather than making judgments based on preconceptions, this picture book also entertains with familiar nursery tale references, the wolf’s aggrieved point of view, and questions that call for imaginative responses. A thought-provoking choice for reading aloud.—American Library Association Booklist
“I love, love, love this book that challenges our preconceived notions. In this case, of wolves. But, the valuable lesson applies to all aspects of our lives…which seems like something the whole world needs right now!”—Imagination Soup starred review
“This title could spur conversations with children about looking beyond the surface and reexamining preconceived ideas.” —School Library Journal
“A visual delight” —Let’s Talk Picture Books
“A carefully crafted, beautifully illustrated picture book about how we shouldn’t judge by appearances or even by labels.” —Pamela Kramer
“Imagine a Wolf is such a powerful story about stereotypes. The vibrant and witty illustrations are amazing and capture the essence of the message in this book. For ages 2-4.” —from Picture Books That Inspire Kindness by Imaginary Pages
From the publisher: Imagine a Wolf engages readers directly, reminding them to look beyond the surface and challenge expectations. What do you see when you imagine a wolf? Sharp, pointy teeth? Big, hungry eyes? A soft sweater and a friendly smile? Wait a minute! The wolf in this story would rather knit than huff, puff or blow anyone's house down. But that doesn't stop the townsfolk from crying wolf anyway. What's a kind-hearted wolf to do when everyone keeps running and screaming at "Hello"? It's time to show the world that this wolf is the furthest thing from Big and Bad.
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"For me, so much of the fairy tales occupy tired spaces of our world. We need stories of belonging that move us towards each other, not away from each other; …ways of navigating our differences that deepen our curiosity, that deepen our friendship, that deepen our capacity to disagree, that deepen the argument of being alive. This is what we need. This is what will save us. This is the work of peace. This is the work of imagination.”