From Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (809 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399254048 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nice artwork, weak storyline. I bought this book for my 5 year old granddaughter. The illustrations are very nice, although one illustration of a bison on a spit was too graphic for a young child. Our local paper reviewed and recommended the book. I felt that the story didn't flow and was disappointing. The quality of the writing did not match up to the quality of the illustrations.. "From Wolf to Woof" according to Stacie Theis. From Wolf to Woof is a charming tale about the origin of one of our furriest friends.Through richly detailed illustrations and simple text, Hudson Talbott entertains readers young and old with his tale about man's best friend.I simply adore this book. One orphan wolf and orphan boy slowly form a connection and soon other lost boys join them. The circle begins to grow as boys and wolves for. BrittyMama said The story behind man's best friend!. The story begins long before dogs- a time when wolves and humans each hunted in their own packs. We are introduced to an orphaned pup and an orphaned human who befriend one another due to their common rejection from their own pack/tribe. Before long, they learn that with their combined efforts they could easily keep each other fed and happy (not to mention the great companionship that ensu
VERDICT This big story in a small package hews close to current scientific understanding and is likely to be popular in most libraries, though it will be of limited value to those doing schoolwork.—Dorcas Hand, Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston, TX . From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2—Through charming illustrations and minimal text, Talbott tells the story of how ancient wolves evolved into the dogs we know today. The closing pages show the progressive domestication of dogs from wolves to the pets that live in our homes, in all the diversity we know. The cute factor is a little over-the-top at times: the cub tries to howl, "Boy
He lives in the Hudson Valley of New York and New York City. Hudson Talbott (hudsontalbott) wrote and illustrated United Tweets of America, River of Dreams, and It’s All About Me-ow, and he has illustrated numerous picture books, including Newbery Honor winner Show Way (by Jacqueline Woodson) and Leonardo&rsq
Over time, others catch on, and as many of the wolves become more domesticated, the humans breed them for skills like hunting, herding, pulling, and rescuing. And today, there are more breeds of dog than of any other animal, all thanks to this relationship that started so long ago.. Starting as enemies competing for food, the wolf and the boy realize that they’ll eat better and be safer if they team up. Through the eyes of a prehistoric boy and a lone wolf pup, we see how the bond between our ancestors and these wild animals may have developed. Striking paintings, from an adorable wolf pup to a wide range of modern-day dog breeds, illustrate this insightful story of teamwork and friendship. "It's hard to imagine the child—story-lover or fact-lover, dog-lover or not—who would not be drawn in by this book."—The New York Times Book ReviewHow did dog become man’s best friend? Dogs come in such a variety of shapes, sizes, and breeds, that it is hard to believe that they all have a common ancestor--the wolf! Hudson Talbott takes readers on a fascinating journey through history to see how wolves’ relationships with humans sparked their development into the dogs we know and love today