The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp. Annick Press, 2022. 9781773217208. 126pp. with gorgeous endpapers.
Bellwether Riggwelter (a sheep) seems perfectly happy being alone in his house until he hears a noise in the forest — a howling — and it scares him. Then he runs out of blackberries and goes off to pick more despite his fear. This does not go well. So he decides to use his crafting skills to make himself a wolf suit to wear when he’s in the forest. On his next foray into the woods, he meets some wolves, but then his disguise starts to unravel.
Sharp’s fully painted graphic novel could be read to kids starting chapter books, and I think older kids would find it a quick, satisfying read, too. They took a lot of care with each illustration, small panels and two-page spreads alike, and the book is delightful. Its surprise ending is great, as is its message about pretending to be someone (or something) you’re not.
