A predatory wolf is no match for a self-sufficient chicken and her brood in a unique story offering some suspense, many chuckles and extraordinary characterizations. One of the several memorable full-color illustrations shows the wolf at full tilt in his kitchen, baking. (Ages 4-8)

The wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal.