A pair of pointed ears, sharp claws, rough fur, or glowing eyes… could it be a wolf? In Who Is It?, readers are invited into a playful guessing game in which a first-person narrator describes a series of animals and repeatedly asks the same question: “Is it the wolf?” As clues accumulate, suspense grows, encouraging children to observe carefully, make predictions, and participate actively in the story.
Written by Christina Dias, finalist for the Jabuti Prize and recipient of several Brazilian literary awards for children’s literature, the book draws on the tradition of riddles and oral storytelling to create an engaging read-aloud experience. Fear and humor are cleverly intertwined as familiar pets gradually lead readers toward the long-awaited appearance of the wolf.
Rafael Antón’s illustrations are essential to the storytelling. Alternating between amusing and suspenseful scenes, they expand the guessing game by offering visual clues that sometimes confirm and sometimes challenge the narrator’s descriptions. Readers are encouraged to look closely at every spread, transforming the act of reading into a game of observation, interpretation, and discovery.
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Best Children’s Book
Best Children’s Book
