The animals on the farm need to vote for their next leader and many are won over by the charming wolf and all of his promises but when he wins, it turns out that he isn't quite who he claimed and animals start to go missing.

I like this book as an introduction to elections and the importance of really researching your options before casting your vote. I regularly have a conversation with children, during our WWII topic, about how Hitler was able to gain the power to do what he and his party did. This book illustrates well, how people can be manipulated into giving their support to someone who seems to speak for them, when really they are just saying whatever needs to be said to gain a majority and do what they want.

Vote Wolf gave me a similar feel as the Click Clack Moo books. No, it wasn't rhyming nor was there repetition. However, the setting fit perfectly and the funny aspect really got me.

I would absolutely read it during a barnyard-themed read aloud day along with Cronin's books and maybe Wally Needs a Haircut.

The story itself was quick and did not muck about. It was a tight story that wrapped up with another little joke--Oh no, it's happening all over again!

Vote Wolf is a satirical take on fairy tale characters in the political arena. In the race for who will be in charge of the farm, Mr. Wolf is a clear winner. He's so popular and charming that all of the animals believe in him. Soon, though, pigs, chickens, and mice start disappearing. The animals want answers and someone to blame.
The blurbs for this book suggest that it will be a play on the stories of the Big Bad Wolf (for kids) as well as Animal Farm (for adults). I found that neither parallel was strong enough and that there were missed opportunities to play with those core stories throughout the text. In general, the book seemed to be more of a satire of our current political situation than a retelling of classic stories. For those reasons, I don't think it's a good fit for school and classroom libraries. It may be a fun gift or purchase for individual families.

A clever, kids-friendly take on the eternally topical struggle of picking the perfect (or at least not murderous!) leader. George Wolf is everyone's perfect candidate -- that is, until strange and suspicious things start happening right after his election. What will the other farm animals do? How will they seek justice?

This is a great, bare bones way to introduce children to the idea of voting and subsequently standing up for your rights in the face of injustice and corrupt leadership.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is exactly what I was hoping it would be. It’s very topical with what is occurring right now in America but also it’s a good introduction to how an election process occurs (not college vote system though, this is more preferred candidate/highest votes).
What a fun way to introduce young readers to voting and the folly of picking a candidate for their appearance or general presence rather than what their policies might represent. It’s all told using the vehicle of the big bad wolf, a tale so old it’s permeated through all cultures in some form or other.

Aside from all these points the book is hilarious and the illustrations are perfection. George Wolf and his cabinet are all seriously foreboding and adorable.

I can’t wait until I can buy a physical copy for my home and my school library. I know I’ll be suggesting this book to my classroom teachers. It’ll be great for teaching early democracy, narrative structures and even data!!! Who would the children vote for?!

Thanks NetGalley and Davide Calli, this was a joy to read!

In reading the blurb for this title I was excited that it would be beneficial for our current state of affairs. While humorous to an adult reader, I don't believe many of my young students would get very much from it nor enjoy it. Disappointed in the overall story as there was much the author could have done with the tale. Enjoyable premise and artwork.

I had high hopes for this book, but I don't think young readers will understand the satire, and it doesn't do enough to teach anything of substance. As a concerned voter, I can draw parallels to current events and appreciate the satire, but I don't think this works for children.

I will be purchasing this title for my library collection. I know it is written for children, but I cannot help but think of the important conversation starter this book can and will bring to the table for older students and adults. The use of animals was not lost on me; it reminded me of "Animal Farm." Through simplistic imagery and the allegory, I feel that people of all ages will be able to engage with this book.