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Hoky the Caring Wolf

Hoky, a wolf pup, lived near a small village in the mountains.  When winter came, the hungry wolves came down to eat farm animals.  Village men captured all of them except Hoky, who had hidden in a cave.  Jacob, a young shepherd, watched over his flock as well al all the animals in the field.  He often spotted Hoky in the distance and noticed that he was hungry.  Jacob left bread on a stone then took the sheep to another area.  Over time, Hoky came to trust Jacob.  One day while climbing a tree, a branch broke and Jacob tumbled to the ground, falling unconscious.  Hoky heard the noise and hesitantly approached Jacob.  Jacob didn’t move.  As the temperature dropped, Hoky curled up near Jacob to keep him warm.  By morning, Jacob was able to move and Hoky ran off.  Back in the village, Jacob shared his story and advised the villager to help feed the animals in winter so all could share the mountains and fields.  Good reminder that when one has respect for nature and a love for animals, all can live together in unity.  Lovely, large, colored pencil and watercolor illustrations are a perfect match to this gentle tale.  Original Spanish title: Hoky el lobo solidario.  English translation by Jon Brokenbrow.