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The Five Wolves

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Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw and paint. All the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who does it belong... Read More
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The Five Wolves

In The Five Wolves, beloved picture book author and Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty breaks new ground. This monumental graphic poem is perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Brian Selznick!

In The Five Wolves, beloved picture book author and Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty breaks new ground. This monumental graphic poem is perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Brian Selznick!

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Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw and paint. All the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who does it belong to?

Part epic picture book, part graphic novel, The Five Wolves defies genres. With intricate ink work and meticulous hand-lettering, Peter McCarty has crafted an exquisitely illustrated epic poem. The Five Wolves is an entrancing journey and a testament to the power of art and artists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250170620

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: First Second

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout; reflective

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Peter McCarty is the author and illustrator of Little Bunny on the Move, Moon Plane, Jeremy Draws a Monster, and Hondo and Fabian, for which he won a Caldecott Honor. He lives with his wife in Upstate New York.

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