A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
The Big Bad Wolf in My House by Valérie Fontaine

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

This book is breathtaking and heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful.  The tale of The Three Little Pigs is used as a familiar anchor as a tale of domestic violence is told.  A little girl describes the actions of the Big Bad Wolf—he’s sweet at first, but then he yells and curses, breaks things without cleaning them up or apologising, and even leaves bruises on the girl’s arm.  The girl and her mom don’t feel safe in their home, and they’re able to seek refuge at a domestic violence shelter with other parents and children.  This vital story is told with such grace—don’t be afraid to share it with children.  After all, domestic violence happens in real life, too. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse