"This is an intrinsically Canadian picture book that is sure to resonate with children, both in this country and beyond...Vermette, an innate storyteller who was chosen her words—not too many and not too few—perfectly. Dialogue is sparse yet totally apt, lending depth to the story. Highly recommended."

"What I like about this story so much is the way the wolf and girl demonstrate techniques for calming down to solve problems…The wolf also sets an example for parents; rather than solving the girl's problem for her, he provides support and assurance while encouraging her to apply her knowledge to a given situation."

“There is much that can be taught through this young children’s picture book. Many subtle teachings exist within this beautifully written and illustrated story. The Girl and the Wolf would make for an excellent read-aloud in a classroom, library, or home setting. Highly Recomended.

★ "It's got a worthy message for any reader to enjoy, and Indigenous and First Nations readers will especially connect with characters who nourish traditional ways of knowing while existing in an active, contemporary present. A tale about knowledge, power, and trust that reminds readers we used to speak with animals and still do—it already feels like a classic."

“The Girl and The Wolf is an absolute masterwork by best-selling author Katherena Vermette and master artist Julie Flett. It reminds us we are more powerful than we realize in times of panic and, at the same time, it places the responsibility of survival on ourselves. It also reminds us that there are helpers to get you home in forms you may not recognize at first: a wolf with meat on its breath or birds who remember your way home. I love this book and I think about it every day."