Family Pack

Featuring realistic illustrations by Alan Marks, this iconographic-animated adaptation of author Sandra Markle's 2011 picture book is based on the true-life tale of Yellowstone National Park's “Leopold” wolf pack. The story begins with a young female wolf that grew up in Canada, but was trapped along with her mother and taken to Yellowstone. While the mother took up with a stranger, the castaway youngster set off on her own. Viewers follow along as she adapts and learns to hunt, tracks a male wolf, and gives birth to the first generation of a natural-formed pack in the park. Featuring nature-related sound effects (panting, blowing wind, etc.) and vivid imagery (such as chewing on a carcass), Family Pack also includes an “Author's Note,” “Gray Wolves Are Amazing” facts, and a “Sharing My Story” segment with Markle. Highly recommended. Aud: E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)