The Wolf Pup
Etua Snowball author Shuggie Crossland illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Inhabit Media Inc
Published:20th Jun '24
£12.99
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Inspired by a true story!
Accomplished actor, sculptor, and award-winning musician Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience growing up in Northern Quebec in this heartwarming children’s book.
Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience with the unlikeliest of friend—an Arctic wolf pup that he meets at a remote camp where the boy spends his summers. As the child and the pup become more comfortable with one another, they go hunting, walking, exploring, and catching butterflies together across the tundra. With the end of summer approaching, the young boy knows he must soon return home. Will he gain enough trust from the pup to be able to pet it before he leaves?
"Snowball shares his own memories of a wonderful friendship he had with an Arctic wolf pup he encountered at the remote camp his family spent their summers at when he was a child. It’s a book that quietly celebrates Inuk culture and is sure to delight young animal lovers."—The Globe and Mail
"The Wolf Cub nurtures children's appreciation for the natural world and helps children to see their connection to the land and animals. Highly Recommended"
* Canadian Review of Materials *The Wolf Pup demonstrates a profound connection that humans can have with wildlife when approached with respect and non-invasiveness. Etua's bond with the wolf pup highlights how understanding and respecting animals in their natural habitat can lead to meaningful and lasting relationships between humans and wildlife. Primary-aged students will enjoy the colourful illustrations that bring to life the story of an Arctic wolf pup and a boy named Etua. These engaging visuals complement the narrative, making the story accessible and captivating for young readers.
* Debra H., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schoo- Short-listed for Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature 2024 (Canada)
ISBN: 9781772274837
Dimensions: 229mm x 203mm x 25mm
Weight: 420g
28 pages