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Hoky el  Lobo Solidario
By Cesar Blanco, Illustrator Blanca Bk
Cuento de Luz SL, 32 pg. Picture Book

Hoky, is a wolf that was spared from being killed with his pack,  by hidding in a cavern. Hoky is very scared of humans, but Jose a sheppard boy, becomes a friend to Hoky when he gives him food during the winter, Jose feeds him every day, one day the wolf even saves his life. This tender story about wild animals and the environment, shines a little understanding to the food chain. It is a good read for the family and opens-up a great discussion on this subject, it is written with tenderness and understanding, Love it!

Hoky, es un cuento de un lobo, que se salva de ser matado por los hombres del valle donde vive, escondiéndose en una caverna. Consecuentemente se siente muy intimidado cuando ve humanos, se esconde de ellos y se va muy lejos a cazar pequeños animales o insectos para comer. Un día José, un pequeño pastor de ovejas lo ve y decide hacerse amigo, le trae comida todos los días. Un día el lobo incluso le salva la vida al muchacho. Este es un cuento muy tierno que le encantará a toda la familia, y abrirá la discusión de la conservación de animales, y de la cadena de consumo de comida en el reino animal. ¡yo creo les va a gustar tanto como me gustó!

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