Sara Rojo Pérez and Mark White have created another winner in this retelling of the fable of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. I loved the silly wolf who was so sharp that he cuts himself, with his overbite and his fluffy tail. I loved the worried curlicue sheep, and the bemused farmer. The book’s language is simple and great for young readers striking out on their own, but there’s surprising tension as the wolf executes his (not so) clever plan. I was honestly a little nervous for the sheep for a page or so! Rojo Pérez’s illustrations continue to add so much to the reading experience. Her judicious use of lolling tongue and x-out eyes keep the violence in the story cartoonish. 

As a point of interest, although this fable is often attributed to Aesop, it isn’t part of any early collections of Aesop’s fables. However, it is alluded to in other ancient sources, including the New Testament. More so than any other ancient literature, Fables are part of our living literary tradition. White and Rojo Pérez have produced a delightful new entry in the tradition with this version. – Krishni Burns