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A review by lattelibrarian
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
5.0
I love this book, and it was my #2 contender for my class's mock Caldecott. I'll tell you why: Cordell does an amazing job of narrating a story solely through pictures and some animal noises. The use of symmetry truly makes the book feel like a whole, as there's a clear parallel between the young girl and wolf--both defenseless beings out there in the cold. Furthermore, because the girl in red, this just makes me immediately think: Little Red Riding Hood. Except, the wolf is defenseless as well, and the two must work together to get back home.
It's a compelling retelling of a classic fairy tale with beautiful illustrations. Cordell knows just how to use page turns, to allow our eyes to continue or to force them back--he also knows how to use white space to his advantage (which not everybody can). It's just. an amazing book, and I think it truly stands a chance to be a Caldecott winner or honoree. This book was just so good and made me feel all the things.
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It's a compelling retelling of a classic fairy tale with beautiful illustrations. Cordell knows just how to use page turns, to allow our eyes to continue or to force them back--he also knows how to use white space to his advantage (which not everybody can). It's just. an amazing book, and I think it truly stands a chance to be a Caldecott winner or honoree. This book was just so good and made me feel all the things.
Review cross-listed here!