Despite the encouragement of his friends, and his own proclivity for eating books, Wolf just couldn't work up any interest in reading. Then one day, falling asleep while trying to read a book given to him by his well-meaning friends, he awoke in Book World, where the squirrel librarian had misplaced ten volumes. Offering to help, Wolf found himself zipping in and out of some famous adventures, from Alice in Wonderland to Peter Pan. When he finally completed his quest, and woke in his own world again, his entire attitude toward books and reading had changed...

Originally published in France as Le loup qui n'aimait pas lire, this engaging picture-book is one of a number of titles from author Orianne Lallemand and illustrator Eleonore Thuillier devoted to the many adventures of Wolf. I found the narrative here engrossing, and appreciated the various nods to famous works of children's literature. I do wonder if very young children, who might not have encountered all of the characters and books referenced, would get as much out of it, but on the other hand I didn't feel that being unfamiliar with said works would prove a detraction in their reading enjoyment. The artwork was cute and expressive, and I couldn't help but feel that Thuillier's wolf looked a little bit like Olivier Tallec's, in such books as Big Wolf and Little Wolf. Perhaps it was the elongated snout? Whatever the case might be, it was a welcome association, given how found I am of those other books. All in all, an enjoyable picture-book, and more than enough to convince me to read some others in the series. ( )