The Wolfpack Way

Gr 2-6–Olympic gold medalist soccer player Wambach’s book for adults Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game has been adapted for a young audience. Brightly colored illustrations show a multiethnic group of children as they go through a school day—on the school bus, in the classroom, in music class, at lunch, at a soccer game, and so on. A sign reading “Welcome Abby” decorates the classroom, and a blonde child wearing a rainbow hat (presumably Abby, though it is never made clear) is featured in each spread. The book is less a narrative story than a series of affirmations, some of which are relatable to young children, such as “Wolves work together. You help others and let others help you.” Others are more vague: “You become what you imagine, and you create what you need” and “You lead—from wherever you are.” In any case, the phrase “You are a Wolf—and that’s the Wolfpack way,” is repeated throughout the pages, perhaps summing up all of the lessons in the book.