Theme Bundle: Wolves
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This bundle includes resources for learning and sharing stories about wolves. Some resources provide factual information about wolves, while other titles simply include wolves in the stories as characters.
Indigenous and supplementary resources are included.
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Fiction
Synopsis:
Folf the Wolf and The Seven Teachings is a story about Humility. Let’s learn the Seven Teachings! Each story has simple and repetitive words. These Early Learner stories are for young children.
Educator & Series Information
Early Learner story. The publisher recommends this title for kindergarten to grade 4.
This book is part of The Seven Teaching series.
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Paperback
Synopsis:
In the time before animals were as they are today, Wolf spends his days admiring all the other animals. Not content to simply be a wolf, happy and hunting with his pack, he watches the owls, wolverines, and caribou with envy, wishing that he could be like them. Wishing he could be anything other than a wolf. When the magic of the land finally grants his wish, Wolf finds out that what he admires may not be what he really wants in the end.
Reviews
"Children who are struggling to be satisfied with and confident in their identities may be able to identify with the wolf. This book would be a good starting point for discussion. Highly recommended for elementary school libraries and public libraries." - Sandy Campbell, The Deakin Review of Children's Literature
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32 pages | 9.30" x 7.25"

Synopsis:
In this Coast Salish story, a wolf pup is transformed into a raven so that he can help his mother hunt during the long winter months. When the time of hardship is over, the Creator agrees to make the transformation permanent. To this day, you can hear the wolf family calling out to say goodnight to the raven who watches over them.
Educator & Series Information
Why Ravens and Wolves Hunt Together is part of the Strong Stories: Coast Salish series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.
This resource is also available in French: Pourquoi les corbeaux et les loups chassent ensemble.
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16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771741231
Synopsis:
While picking berries with her mother, a little girl wanders too far into the woods. When she realizes she is lost, she begins to panic. A large grey wolf makes a sudden appearance between some distant trees. Using his sense of smell, he determines where she came from and decides to help her. Through a series of questions from the wolf, the little girl realizes she had the knowledge and skill to navigate herself—she just needed to remember that those abilities were there all along.
"The Girl and the Wolf is about a young girl who wanders too far in the woods and realizes she is lost. A large grey wolf appears, trying to help her find her way back. Through this interaction with the wolf, the girl realizes she has the knowledge and skills all along." - The Dalai Lama Center
Themes: independence, children, knowledge, power, strength, nature, instincts, survival skills.
32 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Wolf wants to know how Fox catches so many fish. Fox thinks Wolf is trying to play a trick on him. Wolf claims he will catch many more fish than Fox ever could. Can Fox teach Wolf a lesson about being boastful and greedy?
Discover this engaging retelling of an Inuit traditional story, which has been simplified for young readers to enjoy.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 5 to 7.
Bilingual: Inuktitut and English
F&P Level: L
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32 pages | 8.50" x 8.50" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience with the unlikeliest of friend—an Arctic wolf pup that he meets at a remote camp where the boy spends his summers.
As the child and the pup become more comfortable with one another, they go hunting, walking, exploring, and catching butterflies together across the tundra. With the end of summer approaching, the young boy knows he must soon return home. Will he gain enough trust from the pup to be able to pet it before he leaves?
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
Inspired by a true story!
This book is part of the My Wild Arctic Friends series.
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28 pages | 8.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover
Nonfiction
Synopsis:
Kids will learn about how Arctic wolves raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like why their fur is white!
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the non-fiction Animals Illustrated series, which mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains firsthand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.
Recommended Ages: 5-7
This book is available in French: Loup arctique
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24 pages | 6.00" x 9.00"
Synopsis:
Children will love learning about these cute members of the dog family. Easy-to-understand text and appealing photos show the different parts of a wolf’s body, where wolves live, how babies are cared for by their mothers, and how they are raised in a pack, or family. A fun activity asks readers to identify which photos on the page are of wolves and which are not.
Educator & Series Information
Reading Level: Gr. 1-2
Interest Level: Gr. K-3
Guided Reading Level: J
This book is from the It's Fun to Learn About Baby Animals series. This beautiful series uses adorable pictures of baby animals to introduce basic curriculum concepts, such as animal classification, color and pattern, habitats, animals anatomy, sense, diet, family structures, the role of play, and life cycles. Children will love the pictures of the cute baby animals and will be thrilled to learn about how each animal lives.
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24 pages | 7.82" x 8.48" | Glossary and Index
Synopsis:
The wild, wary gray wolf.
The largest wild member of the dog family, the gray wolf stalks much larger mammals, such as the elk, caribou and moose. How does it succeed? Built to run, the long-legged wolf on the hunt uses its powerful sight, hearing, smell and physical strength. But, like the domestic dog, the wolf is a social animal: it lives in a pack.
In this fully illustrated introduction, young readers will learn how group living makes sense for the wolf, allowing it to form strong bonds and share tasks like rearing its young, finding food and communicating over long distances. They''ll also find out how habitat destruction, poisoning campaigns and hunting have reduced gray wolf populations in much of North America.
Full-color photographs provide close-ups and action shots, while the engaging text, sidebars and captions tell the life history of an animal that researchers agree has one of nature''s most engaging personalities.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the "Exploring the World of..." series, a nature series produced especially for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild animals they find especially appealing. The books are packed with facts and offer outstanding value. Clear text in large type and vivid photographs with explanatory captions describe the animals' physical attributes, and storylike narratives about their daily life -- where they live, what they eat, how they hunt, how they communicate, how they raise their young -- present a complete picture of each animal.
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24 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
This lyrical, stunningly illustrated book explores the sea wolf—an apex marine mammal evolved from the gray wolf—as it navigates the coastline, eats seafood, and lives its extraordinary, unusual life.
Sea Wolves: Keepers of the Rainforest is the astonishing story of a wolf species that calls the shores of western Canada and southeastern Alaska home. Here, wolves crack clams, feast on fish roe, swipe salmon from rivers, and swim miles between islands—as long observed by the First Nations communities that have lived alongside them for thousands of years.
However, with the rise of industrial logging, pipeline projects, and other threats, sea wolves face a troubled future. Wildlife experts and First Nations members agree: these majestic creatures are a vital part of the ecosystem and need to be protected.
Through beautiful verse and striking illustrations, Sea Wolves captures the fascinating life of an animal with great cultural and scientific significance—one that will inspire awe in young readers.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 8.
Story Locale: Coast of western Canada and southeastern Alaska; British Columbia; First Nations territory
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32 pages | 11.31" x 9.81" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
The life cycle of a wolf revolves around the complex family structure of the pack. In The Life Cycle of a Wolf, children will learn about the intricacies of pack life and the ways in which each stage of a wolf pup’s development determines its future in the family group. Photographs and illustrations of these majestic animals illuminate topics such as:
• different types of wolves
• the preparation of a birthing den
• a pup’s introduction to the hunt
• challenges to pack structure
• dangers to wolves in the wild
Synopsis:
Follow along as award-winning author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of gray wolves. New pups have just begun to open their eyes, one of which is a striking black female. Every day, her ears grow larger, her eyesight gets sharper, and her legs stretch farther. As she learns to hunt, play, and run with her pack, instinct pulls her to explore beyond her home territory. Will the young wolf’s bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own?
Learn about the life cycle of these magnificent canines, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how gray wolves contribute to the health of their entire ecosystem.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended ages: 9 to 11
This is the fifth book in the Mothers of Xsan series, which uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life. The traditional Gitxsan formline art and language weave together throughout the stories in this series to paint a vivid picture of the Gitxsan people.
Mothers of Xsan is a collection of stories that connects the world to the matrilineal society of the Gitxsan people, located in the Pacific Northwest Interior of British Columbia. Each book in the Mothers of Xsan series showcases the depth and importance of the knowledge that has been gathered and shared through this unique style of storytelling. The stories of life cycles, connection to the land, and language are told from the perspective of the animals from the Gitxsan’s traditional territory.
The series presents scientific knowledge in language and a format that is accessible.
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32 pages | 6.50" x 10.00" | Paperback
Synopsis:
Award-winning children's author Diane Swanson brings the exciting world of wolves alive with fabulous facts and stunning colour photographs. Young readers will discover why wolves howl, how they hunt, and where they roam. They'll read about packs protecting pups from hungry hawks and playing tag with cheeky ravens. This fascinating book will become a favourite with children.
Educator & Series Information
Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
This book is part of the Welcome to the World Series that introduces children to a variety of animals in the wild through colour photographs, lively descriptions, and amazing facts.
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32 pages | 8.00" x 8.00" | colour photos throughout, index
Learning Environment Resources
Synopsis:
This finger puppet is designed by Tsimshian/Tlingit artist Bill Helin.
In the preview image, Wolf appears alongside other finger puppets and a plush longhouse from Bill Helin that work well together.
Synopsis:
Designed by Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish
Approximately 10"
High quality stuffed animal, all new material.

Synopsis:
This wolf stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.
Additional Information
1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866074 | Made in Canada