"Dog is Wolf's Cousin. Wolf is Dog's cousin. That's strange because: Wolf is wild. And Dog is tame." The differences and similarities between these canine relatives provide ample material for this funny and charming easy novel in short verse lines. Wolf has bad table manners while Dog is a tidy chef, but both are familiar with the nuisance of flea bites. And although only Dog can read, Wolf enjoys nothing more than a good rhyme; in fact, he believes "rhyme's sublime." While each tries to outwit the other, both are nearly undone by a feisty forest cat. The social dynamics are a gem-wolflike, doglike, and childlike. Small illustrations help strike just the right note of warmth and whimsy. (Ages 6-10)

Wolf and Dog are cousins. Wolf is wild, and Dog is tame. They don't always see eye to eye, but when it comes to the important things in life―like food, family, and fleas―they make quite a team. Will Dog be brave enough to guard the house while his boss is away? Does Wolf have the right tricks up his sleeve to keep intruders out of his forest? And can they work together to chase off that pesky cat?

Illustrated in full color, these laugh-out-loud stories follow the ups and downs of an unusual friendship.