REVIEW
The Boy Who Couldn't Cry Wolf
by Caldric
Blackwell
The Boy Who Couldn't Cry Wolf is suitable for children ages 3 to 7. This
book is currently on tour with Worldwind Book Tours.
Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.
Description
Six-year-old Byron Woodward is a werewolf who can’t howl. Determined not
to embarrass himself after being chosen to lead a full-moon ceremony, he
embarks on a mission to learn how to howl. He learns a lot about howling during
his journey, but more importantly, he learns a valuable lesson about believing
in himself.
My Review
By Lynda Dickson
Byron is a six-year-old
werewolf who can't howl. When he is asked to lead the howling at the next full
moon, Byron panics and is afraid he will embarrass himself. He seeks help from
the mayor, the blacksmith, and even a wolf, but nothing helps. What will happen
on the night of the full moon? Will Byron ever learn to howl?
This is a story about
differences and learning to stop worrying about what other people think. The colorful illustrations by Emma Phillips are a treat. A cute
book with a great lesson for young children.
About the Author
Caldric Blackwell realized he loved reading when he read about a bunch of
people (with single-syllable names) and their pets (also with single-syllable
names) in kindergarten.
Exposure to a host of great authors while studying at the University of
California, Santa Barbara inspired him to begin writing fiction. Although he
began writing short stories for adults, he eventually migrated to writing
children's books. His debut work is an early chapter book titled The Enchanted River Race. He has also released a picture book, The Boy Who Couldn't Cry Wolf.
Outside of writing, Caldric enjoys hiking, gardening, and playing a
variety of string instruments. Caldric currently resides in California.
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