By Tony Ross (author) , Tony Ross (illustrator)
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This is a wonderfully silly, wonderfully funny picture book from the absolute master of the genre, Tony Ross. Mr Wolf is a tricky character, more than a match for his neighbours, a flock of sheep who – ulp! – provide most of his meals. They are shockingly easy to trick though: apparently you can fool some of the people all of the time.
Even so, Mr Wolf comes to the sort of end he deserves, and it’s entirely his own fault. Giggles guaranteed on every page, and as always Ross tells his tale with visual and verbal flourish.
Years ago, Mr Wolf would dress up as a sheep and try to be their worst friend but now, the sheep's clothing is far too small for him, so he'll have to find new ways to get his dinner. A hilarious herd of sheep are constantly one step behind Mr Wolf, until he takes one step too far... A stranger-danger story with a classic comical tone and a laugh-out-loud ending from picture book genius Tony Ross.
A wonderfully silly, wonderfully funny picture book from the absolute master of the genre... giggles guaranteed on every page. - LoveReading4Kids
Wonderfully silly and wonderfully funny... lots to laugh about and a great light-hearted read-aloud. - The School Librarian
Born in 1938 in Wandsworth, South London, Tony Ross never though about a career in art, but says he fell into it after his dream of being a cowboy disintegrated when a letter he wrote to John Wayne was never replied to.
After Liverpool College of Art, Tony became an art director at an Advertising Agency but after a particularly bad day in the office he gave up his job to go into teaching at Manchester Polytechnic.
His first book was published in 1976 and as well as his own, he has illustrated over 1000 books for authors such as Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin, which are published all over the world. His series of books written with Jeanne Willis featuring the extra terrestrial teacher, Dr Xargle, has established a huge following of fans. As has his fantastic and fun illustrations in the Horrid Henry series. A TV adaptation of his much-loved Little Princess series is currently showing on Channel 5’s Milkshake.
Photo Credit @ Mark Guest
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Years ago, Mr Wolf would dress up as a sheep and try to be their worst friend but now, the sheep's clothing is far too small for him, so he'll have to find new ways to get his dinner. A hilarious herd of sheep are constantly one step behind Mr Wolf, until he takes one step too far...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Silly Mr Wolf and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Silly Mr Wolf features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Silly Mr Wolf was written by Tony Ross and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Silly Mr Wolf has 32 pages
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