BrindleFox

Written & illustrated by John Sandford

A fox's solitude is challenged by a growing tree and an unexpected friend.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

BrindleFox lives alone, his home overrun by nature, until a tree sprouts from his back. Unconcerned, he continues his solitary life until a heron nests in his tree. Furious, he tries to drive it away, only to be met with an unexpected act of kindness. This encounter challenges his isolation, hinting at the transformative power of friendship. Will BrindleFox embrace this change, or remain in his lonely world? Discover a tale of self-discovery and the magic of connection in a beautifully illustrated fable.

From the publisher

Immerse yourself in a world reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale with this gorgeously illustrated story about a reclusive fox, a mysterious tree, and the life-giving power of friendship. BrindleFox refuses to be a friend, so he has no friends. He never lets anyone into his home, so he doesn’t bother to clean it. Moss and ivy weave through his furniture, and weeds and grasses grow on his floors and in his drawers. One morning, he discovers something unexpected–a tree has begun sprouting from his back. Unphased by this development, he continues on with his life, and the tree continues to grow. One day, a strange heron appears in his tree. Furious, BrindleFox attempts to drive the intruder away and finds himself stunned by something he doesn’t understand–a selfless act of kindness from a fearless new friend. Brilliantly illustrated, BrindleFox touches on themes of sadness, loneliness, self-care, and the redeeming power of friendship in simple ways that children will intuitively understand. Little ones will be welcomed into a world brimming with hidden wonders and memorable characters that they will want to revisit time and time again.

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