• Theme: Quest, Survival, Courage, Loss, Unexpected Friendship, Hope

• Tone: A deeply moving and atmospheric story with beautiful, tender illustrations.

• Age: 6 years old

• For young and older readers who love beautifully illustrated adventures with animals and strong emotions.
• To open a meaningful discussion about facing fear, the courage we hide inside us, and the importance of help from where we least expect it.

• The stunning illustrations by the author himself, James Norbury, create a unique atmosphere, with each page resembling a small painting.
• It presents with honesty and tenderness the difficult journey of
• resilience and the search for family through the eyes of a small, innocent creature.
• It is a story that celebrates
• kindness and empathy, as seen through the act of the great wolf who saves Amaya.
• Although touching, the book is full of hope, serving as a gentle reminder that even after the greatest difficulty, we can find refuge and friendship.

This is a beautiful hardcover edition, ideal as a gift. The book’s 64 pages are filled with the atmospheric, dreamy illustrations of James Norbury, combining Japanese calligraphy with a sense of calm and beauty, even in the most difficult moments of the story.

• Use the wonderful illustrations as inspiration for
• creative watercolor painting, trying to capture the snowy landscape or the emotions of the characters.
• Discuss the concept of prejudice. Were all wolves bad? What made the big wolf different?
• Talk about the feeling of loneliness and fear, but also about the strength that hope gives us to carry on.

• Discuss: How do you imagine Amaya felt when she was wandering alone? Why do you think the big wolf decided to help her? Have you ever felt very afraid? What helped you overcome it?
• Ask the child: "If you were the big wolf, would you help Amaya?", "Which picture from the book made you feel something strong?", "What do you think will happen next?"
• Create: Make a small shelter together for your toy animals, like the one Amaya and the Wolf were looking for.

“Alone for the first time in her life, Amaya wandered through the silent landscape searching for her parents.

She traveled for two days, her strength leaving her with every step, until one starry night she heard a sound coming from beyond the forest. A familiar sound.

Amaya approached cautiously, until she managed to discern its source. She was relieved when she saw it was exactly what she had hoped for. They were dogs.”

James Norbury is a talented artist, illustrator, and author who lives in Wales. He became internationally known with his book "The Big Panda and the Little Dragon," which was loved by millions of readers of all ages. Norbury draws inspiration from nature and Buddhist philosophy, creating stories and images that explore themes such as friendship, kindness, empathy, and finding calm in life's difficulties. His distinctive style combines simplicity with deep emotion, offering comfort and inspiration.