Nonfiction Monday! Book Review: One Wolf Howls

One Wolf Howls
Written by Scotti Cohn
Illustrated by Susan Detwiler
32 page picture book
Sylvan Dell Publishing, February 2009

One wolf howls in the January moonlight-
night light, dim light, midnight sky.
One wolf howls in the January moonlight
deep in the woods where the moon hangs high.

The rhythm of Scotti Cohn’s text transports readers into the world of wolves. In perfect time, we sing, dance, track, hunt and play alongside our wolf friends. We get to observe their varied habitats, rituals and behaviors. And if that were not enough, we also get to count to twelve and learn about our months and seasons.

Detwiler’s illustrations are magical. My favorite spread shows a pack of wolf shadows dancing in and around a lake in the moonlight. The wolves, playing in the wild, are stunning. The words and pictures intertwine beautifully and seamlessly in this spread and throughout the entire book.

One Wolf Howls is a book that can be used and enjoyed across the curriculum. It would be a lovely addition to any home, classroom or library bookshelf.

Reviewed by Kimberly Hutmacher

This post is part of the Nonfiction Monday round-up. L.L. Owens is hosting this week. Go check it out!