What's the Time, Mr. Wolf?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

What's the Time, Mr. Wolf?

By Debi Gliori

Mr. Wolf's day unfolds with surprises, ending in a party with familiar fairy tale guests.

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32 pages· 569 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Mr. Wolf's day is anything but ordinary. From breakfast to bedtime, his schedule is packed. As the clock ticks, he receives mail, shops, and naps, leading to a surprise party at six. With guests like Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, this tale reimagines nursery rhymes and reveals a softer side of Mr. Wolf. Can he prove he's not the big bad wolf everyone thinks he is? Discover the unexpected twists in this charming story that teaches time and friendship.

From the publisher

Mr. Wolf has a busy day. Starting his daily routine at seven o’clock, his schedule is packed from breakfast to bedtime. At nine o’clock the mail arrives, and he goes shopping at noon. Four o’clock is naptime, and surprise! . . . At six o’clock there is a big party in Mr. Wolf ‘s honor. Special guests include Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, the Cat and the Fiddle and many more characters readers are sure to recognize. Huffing and puffing new life into favorite nursery rhymes, this charming story introduces telling time while showing readers that the Mr. Wolf isn’t so big or bad after all.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
569
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about wolvesBooks about timeBooks about daily lifeBooks about humorBooks about animals
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Publication
Published
October 2, 2012
First published
September 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802734327

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