Caldecott Medal Winner

Wolf in the Snow

by Matthew Cordell

Summary

A girl in a red coat and a lost wolf cub become separated from their families during a blizzard, and the girl carries the cub home through the storm before the wolf pack helps her in return. Told almost entirely without words, the book relies on Matthew Cordell's expressive pen and ink and watercolor illustrations to convey danger, compassion, and rescue. The story shows how kindness can cross even the line between humans and wild animals.

Historical Context & Significance

Wolf in the Snow is a nearly wordless picture book that earned Matthew Cordell the Caldecott Medal.