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SALLYWAG PRESS
06 March 2025
A warm and amusing story about learning to appreciate what you already have, by a talented debut picture book artist.

Wolf lived on a plinth in a tired old square on the edge of a vast and magnificent city. Taken for granted and pooped on by Pigeon, she longs to be admired and to find her place amongst the famous statues in the City Centre. One day she sets off on the bus to do just that, but she discovers that the city statues are mean and selfish.

Wolf soon realises that she misses home, and heads back to her old square only to find that her friends there have missed her just as much.

With warmth and humour, this delight of a debut picture book by author and illustrator Rachel Tilda Wolf explores the need to be appreciated and the importance of finding 'home'.
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Illustrated by:   Rachel Tilda Wolf
Imprint:   SALLYWAG PRESS
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 270mm,  Width: 216mm,  Spine: 9mm
ISBN:   9781915252838
ISBN 10:   1915252830
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  0-5 years
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Rachel Tilda Wolf graduated from the MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2023. She lives by the sea in Deal, in Kent, and can often be seen out and about sketchbook in hand drawing from life. Wolf in the City is her debut picture book.

Reviews for Wolf in the City

'A stone wolf sets out to explore the city, but when the other statues are not as friendly as he expected he realises he should go back to the square where he normally resides, after all. A reminder that the grass is not always greener, illustrated with gorgeous Italian-esque city panoramas.' BOOKSELLER BUYER'S GUIDE, SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT 'This is a lovely what if … story with lots to enjoy, and Wolf is a real character. Following her trail gives us a real sense of old Italian cities, the warm browns, greens and pinks of Rachel Tilda Wolf's illustrations placing us right in the sunshine. There's a lesson to learn about valuing what you know and have over what you think is on the other side of fence too. This is Rachel Tilda Wolf's debut and she's an illustrator to watch.'  BOOKS FOR KEEPS, BOOK OF THE WEEK 'This is an ideal book for younger children, a perfect gently calming bedtime story. I can only imagine how children will reenact it with the statues in the world around them, having seen their secret lives in a new light. A lovely read for families about to take a trip to a new city or to a museum - with its quirky illustrations and winning message, it is sure to become a family favourite.'  INIS 'This gentle story shows us the importance of home, sweet home, and young children will love being outraged on behalf of Wolf by the awful behaviour of the other statues. The artwork has the warm hues and tones of old Italian cities, and it's an adventure readers of all ages will relish.'  LOVE READING


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