What Goes on inside of a Wolf Pack by Kathleen Yale was much detailed than I anticipated. I liked that it followed the wolves over a period of time and included a lot of facts that I even learned as an adult. The illustrations are nice. Can be enjoyed by all ages, but I think an older child would enjoy the detail of the book most. I received an eARC from Storey Publishing through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

Great book all around! I do think that this book veered a little bit on the "too long" side, but that, in my opinion, just means that young readers will be able to read this in more than one sitting and savor the "story" more. Additionally, even though this book was longer than your average kids' book, it was written and designed in such a way that the reader is able to easily stay engaged throughout. It's so impressive that the author managed to find this perfect and delicate balance. As for the information, writing, and illustrations: impeccable! This book is perfect in every way; bravo!!

I’ve always loved moments where I can use the phrase, “you learn something new every day.”

For Kathleen Yale’s What Goes on Inside a Wolf Pack, I actually had a few of those moments when I wasn’t expecting it. I already knew a decent amount about wolves and their pack habits, in part due to a student’s interest in the subject and our deciding to bring in multiple wolf books to keep them interested in the instruction. That alone, of course, made me really excited to see that there was new information here.

In general, I would say that this is a pretty brilliant book overall. It’s definitely the sort of children’s book you flag as for more advanced readers—or at the very least, you’re going to have to read it to them. But there’s a ton of great knowledge about wolves throughout this book and even knowledge about the other animals that they typically encounter. It follows the entire story of a singular wolf pack, describing the majority of their lifespan, at least from birth into adulthood.

The artwork throughout is absolutely gorgeous and very lifelike in nature—it’s less cartoony and more academic, which is another point toward this book being a little more geared to older kiddos, especially as some of the artwork gets into hunting and feeding. Overall, I was quite pleased with this book and will definitely be recommending and using it in the future.

What Goes on Inside a Wolf Pack left me completely captivated! This book isn’t just about wolves—it’s about connection, cooperation, and survival in one of the most misunderstood animal families.

Kathleen Yale does an amazing job of explaining complex behavior in a way that feels both accessible and exciting. I learned so much without ever feeling like I was reading a non-fiction book. The writing is clear and engaging, with just the right balance of facts and storytelling to keep me turning pages.

What really took this book to the next level for me were the illustrations. They’re absolutely stunning—detailed, expressive, and filled with movement. Most of the book reads like a graphic novel, which will be incredibly PERFECT for those older kids who are already graphic novel-obsessed!

Even as an adult, I felt like I was being let in on the secret lives of wolves. I think kids, teens, and grown-ups alike will find something to love in this book. It’s a perfect blend of science and wonder—and it gave me a whole new appreciation for how wolf families work together. Thank you, NetGalley!

This is a great non-fiction book about wolves, specifically a pack living in Yellowstone. The animals' hunting feeding, reproductive, and den life are all portrayed with lovely illustrations, and informative text. Each paragraph is short, and there are several bunches of text interspersed about the page so that the reader can turn to a particular section if they want or read all in one sitting. On the right side of every few pages there are a list of vocabulary words with the image.

I have two sons who are very interested in wolves, and this book was right up their alley. I recommend this book for anyone who likes animals and science, non-fiction picture books, and easy to understand vocabulary. This book is perfect for school libraries as well as public libraries.