Wolf Girl

Review to come around 27 December to blog/Goodreads

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I just couldn't resist this gorgeous looking book. Plus, while I am not 100% Sophy, I know the feeling of being laughed at, having a hard time finding courage, and being brave enough to talk. Back when I was her age I was just very shy and wasn't that talkative. I would have loved to have gone through the same journey as Sophy did in this book.

Yes, a journey. Because Sophy loves dressing up in a wolf suit and pretend she is a wolf! One day something magical happened, I am still a bit unsure what happened there (though later I could more clearly see what was shining, sorry the quality of my ASCM isn't the best), but she finds herself in a snowy landscape with wolves! She plays, she roars, she howls. She has a fantastic time and I just loved seeing her be with the wolves. I loved the lessons she learned and how brave she was. 

The ending was so sweet, I was happy for Sophy, though I do think it was a bit fast. Then again this is a picture book with limited pages, so I can forgive it. 

The art was quite nice. I would love to see it in physical form as the quality of the scans wasn't too good at times. 

All in all, a nice book about a girl finding her bravery. A nice book for this wintery season.

I thought that this was a great little book and I loved ending!

The book was one that talked about a few different emotions and worries that younger children can have when they feel that they don’t fit in, this one shows that they are not alone and it is positive in that regard. I loved the illustrations that were used too.

It is 3.5 stars from me for this one, rounded up to 4 stars for Goodreads and Amazon!

A gorgeous, dreamy picture book that speaks of the importance of courage, friendship and finding your voice. I've no doubt I'll enchant and enthral its young, imaginative readers.

Wolf Girl caught my eye and raised my expectations from the first glimpse of the cover. It didn’t disappoint.

Jo Loring-Fisher paints with great sensitivity. Sophy , our wild child, struggles to fit in at school. She is obsessed with wolves. In a time of need, she gets the chance to go off with the wolves and discover the strength, confidence and kindness that will give her courage.

Loring-Fisher has created a thoroughly real child, living in a tower block in a nameless grey city. Her retreat into fantasy gives her a space to be happy at home, but she is picked on in school. The mean laughter at her expense really hurt, and it was an enormous relief when she was able to pluck up the courage to connect with an ‘owlish little boy’ in the same way she connected with the lonely bear.

Every page is a piece of art I would gladly hang in my home. I loved seeing the progression of the leaves - the barren branches at the beginning filling out into a shower of colour when she can finally smile with her new pal.

The storytelling is clear, though I feel like richer and more lyrical writing would sit even better against such lustrous artwork. I didn’t feel the capitalised words were necessary throughout - it emphasised words which didn’t need emphasis.

One of the most sensuous picture books I’ve encountered this year.

The story is about a shy girl called Sophy who really wants to fit in at school. But when she tries to talk and make friends she loses her courage. The other children laugh at her and whisper behind her back.

Until the day that something extraordinary happens. Sophy travels to a magic snowy land. She meets a wolf and her cub. The three new friends are playing happily together in the snow when a big, angry bear appears. This time Sophy decides that bullies shouldn’t spoil her day anymore. Finally feeling brave, she finds her voice and stands up for herself and her furry friends!

This is a nice book to share with young readers who are shy or don’t feel as brave as they would like to be. With time, everyone can find good friends and become happy with who they are.

I enjoy reading this story, and I think it has an important lesson on being different is not a bad thing, and every child can find a friend. But I didn't enjoy the illustrations as much as I enjoyed the story.

This was a beautifully illustrated story that is perfect for children of all ages due to its stunning illustrations and important message. Its tone is warm, captivating, and inviting. Our main character is easy to connect to and root for. The colours and tones used in the pictures are very calming and lovely to look at. I would definitely recommend this book to any child and family!

Die kleine Sophy fühlt sich in Ihrem Wolfskostüm stark, schnell und im Besonderen Mutig. Leider findet sie keine Freunde. Dann erlebt sie eine kleines Abenteuer. Der Mut breitet sich in ihr mit wohliger Wärme. Ihre neue Ausstrahlung verhilft ihr letzten Endes zu einem Freund.
Die schönen Aquarellzeichnungen strahlen viel wärme aus und die Geschichte ist liebevoll erzählt. Ich hoffe, dass es einen deutschen Verlag findet.

This is an adorable book, that will certainly cheer you up. This book explores a different way to talk about being brave and that being brave might not look the same to everyone. Children will be able to create empathy and relate to the characters in the book. The illustrations in 'Wolf Girl' are truly beautiful and I spent a few minutes looking and exploring them with my daughter. She absolutely loved that. The colours, the drawing and texture are delightful. I highly recommend this book

A lovely story about finding the courage to make friends and looking past first impressions, supported by really stunning artwork, which brings a lovely dreamlike atmosphere to the story. Looking forward to what Jo Loring-Fisher