Peter and the Wolf: Wolves Come in Many Disguises

Peter and the Wolf is a classic story that has been retelling by award-winning musicians Gavin Friday and Bono. This modern retelling explores themes of love and loss and is a beautiful reminder that there is hope after loss. The book features magical punk rock illustrations and an accompanying animated short film. It is a treasured keepsake book that will be cherished by all.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

When a wolf is found roaming the woods, Peter's grandfather warns him to stay at home.

But Peter, who is mourning the loss of a parent, decides to venture into the deep, dark woods in search of this creature. Along the way, he meets a flock of birds, a duck, and a cat, each with their own unique personality and story.

As Peter continues his journey, he discovers that the wolf he has captured is not as fearsome as he first thought. The wolf is actually a kind and gentle creature who has been lost and alone in the woods.

Peter and the wolf form a bond, and together they embark on a series of adventures. They explore the forest, swim in the river, and even play a game of hide-and-seek.

Through their adventures, Peter learns valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the importance of understanding and respecting all living creatures. He also realizes that loss and grief are a part of life, but that there is always hope and beauty to be found even in the darkest of times.

In the end, Peter and the wolf part ways, but their friendship remains strong. Peter returns home with a newfound appreciation for the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. He knows that the wolf he captured will never be forgotten, and that their story will continue to inspire and teach children for generations to come.

This incredible retelling of the well-loved classic story, "Peter and the Wolf," takes children aged 7-9 on an adventure while exploring themes of love and loss.

With its spellbinding punk rock illustrations, this book is a beautiful reminder that there is hope after loss and those we love most are never truly gone. A timeless and magical gift book, "Peter and the Wolf" will be treasured by all.

This modern retelling of "Peter and the Wolf" offers:

- A dynamic new take on Prokofiev's tale about a young boy who captures a wolf, with magical graphic novel-esque illustrations.

- An underlying theme of loss, told with sensitivity and warmth, helping children to understand and navigate the topic.

- A treasured keepsake book based on a classic story beloved by generations of children and adults, with vivid illustrations and a red ribbon.

- An enchanting story written by Gavin Friday and stunning visuals based on Bono's original illustrations, with an accompanying animated short film.

In Prokofiev's original tale, Peter outsmarts the big, bad wolf, capturing him, and parading him victoriously around the town with the hunters. But this is not our ending, and nothing is the way it seems...

This extraordinary rendition of "Peter and the Wolf" echoes the message of courage that is so central to the famous classic, while gently introducing themes of loss, grief, and growing up and helping young readers to navigate them.

Weight: 602g
Dimension: 221 x 197 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241667736