The Wolf's Chicken Stew

Illustrated by Keiko Kasza
The wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal.
Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Her uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. She then married an American, making the United States her home ever since. After publishing five children’s books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. View titles by Keiko Kasza
Winner of the Kentucky Bluegrass Award

''The wolf is an endearing critter whose expressions run the gamut from sly to shy to downright lovable. A good option for story hours." --Booklist

"Children will enjoy both the wolfs scheming and his comeuppance. Deft watercolors convey the scheming wolf and the unflappable hen." --School Library Journal

"An outstanding new picture book talent." --The Christian Science Monitor

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The wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal.

Author

Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Her uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. She then married an American, making the United States her home ever since. After publishing five children’s books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. View titles by Keiko Kasza

Praise

Winner of the Kentucky Bluegrass Award

''The wolf is an endearing critter whose expressions run the gamut from sly to shy to downright lovable. A good option for story hours." --Booklist

"Children will enjoy both the wolfs scheming and his comeuppance. Deft watercolors convey the scheming wolf and the unflappable hen." --School Library Journal

"An outstanding new picture book talent." --The Christian Science Monitor

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