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O Lobinho Bom (2011)

by Nadia Shireen(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Brinque-Book

review 1: This book tells the tale of an encounter between a good little wolf named Rolf and a big bad wolf. The author draws from many of the traditional fairytale stories with reference to characters such as Red Riding Hood, an old lady (Mrs. Boggins), the little pig, actions of the wolf (blowing down the house) etc. Shireen's story is told from the perspective of the good wolf and she invites us to explore the opposing views of good and evil. It is a story with a twist and unlike traditional fairytales good does not triumph over evil. However, as the story is not introduced with the typical 'Once-upon-a-time...' beginning the outcome at the end may have been predicted? It could be used for the basis of a debate in the classroom, discussing the innocence of the good wolf again... morest the cunningness of the bad wolf. Will the bad wolf really change his ways as promised? A class could discuss the stereotypes such as if they think all wolves were evil? Can bad wolves change? The story could be incorporated into a lesson about values, beliefs and ethics. A good after activity might be circle time discussing how one has overcome bad habits etc. I would recommend this book for KS1. The illustrations in the book are engaging for this age range, although the clarity given at the end of the story may not leave it fully comprehendible.
review 2: A common story of a wolf, with a twist! As opposed to the classic idea of the Big bad wolf taking centre stage, this time round it's a good little wolfs time to shine... I feel this story develops children's perceptions the classic snarly wolf character in a different context. This small wolf is rather content with being good but when a Big bad wolf appears to try and squeeze the bad out of him our little wolf rebels and ties up the big bad wolf with wool! But this does not last long and good little wolf shows his lovely side by letting him go and inviting him for a nice cup of tea with himself and Mrs. Boggins! However this is not the end and there is an unexpected twist which ends the story rather suddenly and sadly (I didn't see it coming)! I have used this book with 4 years olds where we have discussed the meaning of being good to each other - many children decided they can be good AND bad sometimes thus relating themselves to both characters from the story. less

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