Wiener Wolf written and illustrated by Jeff Crosby (Hyperion, July 2011) features a friendly looking dachshund who is tired of the same old things as a pet at home with Granny, so he sets out in the world. His new friends are wolves, and at first it’s quite nice having new friends. But it only takes a few days before Wiener Wolf realizes he misses being Wiener Dog.
The illustrations are gorgeous paintings. Although the wolf’s violence is off page, it’s still suggested, so this book may not be right for younger children. Nevertheless, Wiener Wolf is a gorgeous book about a dog finding his place: right back where he started, as a pet.
