The Five Wolves

Peter McCarty

Hardback (24 Nov 2025)

$36.90

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Publisher's Synopsis

"Striking and provocative." --Kirkus, starred review

In The Five Wolves, beloved picture book author and Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty breaks new ground. This monumental graphic poem is perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Brian Selznick!

Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw and paint. All the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who does it belong to?

Part epic picture book, part graphic novel, The Five Wolves defies genres. With intricate ink work and meticulous hand-lettering, Peter McCarty has crafted an exquisitely illustrated epic poem. The Five Wolves is an entrancing journey and a testament to the power of art and artists.

About the Publisher

First Second

What does :01 mean? Is it first? Or second? First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh.Pressing the reset button. A clean slate. A fresh start.Everything begins with the First Second. . . .Where is :01?The offices are in New York City, in the Flatiron Building where Fifth Avenue crosses Broadway, at 23rd Street. To be precise. But really, :01 comes to you from all over the world, since its creators are scattered all around America, all over Europe, Asia and Africa. So far, no one is making graphic novels for us in Antarctica, although we haven't checked the submissions pile today.

Book information

ISBN:	9781250170620
Publisher:	First Second
Imprint:	First Second
Pub date:	24 Nov 2025
Language:	English
Number of pages:	288
Weight:	454g
Height:	203mm
Width:	254mm
Spine width:	25mm