Full Moon Pups by Liz Garton Scanlon Illustrator: Chuck Groenink
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers on April 25, 2023
Source: Borrowed
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
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This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book in verse follows a litter of baby wolf pups in the wild through their first full lunar cycle.
Deep in the forest, Mama Wolf gives birth to an adorable litter of pups under a sky full of moon. Over the next month, the pups will open their eyes, stretch out their tiny paws, and playfully explore the world around them—all under the watchful eyes of Mama Wolf and the rest of the pack. And before long, these pups will be big enough to yip at the full moon themselves!
With stunning artwork and a gently rhyming text full of fascinating wolf facts, this ideal bedtime or storytime read is perfect for anyone who has ever heard the call of the wild.
I enjoyed this one and I think Amber would have loved it when she was little. We follow the lives of a new litter of wolf pups for a lunar month. Between the full moons, we learn all about how the pups grow and how the wolf pack takes care of the. The illustrations are lovely and the wolf pups are adorable. We also learn about the phases of the moon and there was a bit in the back talking about the Yellowstone Wolf Project and offering other sources for more information on wolves.
About Liz Garton Scanlon
Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous beloved books for young people, including the highly-acclaimed, Caldecott-honored picture book All the World, illustrated by Marla Frazee, two novels for middle grade readers, and a chapter book series. Her many other picture books include the ones she’s co-authored with Audrey Vernick, like Bob, Not Bob and World’s Best Class Plant. Ms. Scanlon is also a poet, a teacher and a frequent & popular presenter at schools, libraries and conferences. She lives in Austin, Texas.
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