Little Fox

By Edward van de Vendel, Marije Tolman (Illustrator), David Colmer (Translator)

A curious fox's tumble leads to a dreamscape of beauty and danger.

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88 pages

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Little Fox, warned by his father of lurking dangers, can't resist exploring the world. His adventures take a turn when a fall sends him into a vivid dream, blending beauty and fear. As he navigates this dreamscape, Little Fox confronts the question: Is curiosity worth the risk? When he awakens, he's a bit wiser but still eager to explore. This enchanting tale, with its cinematic illustrations, invites readers to ponder the balance between safety and discovery. Will Little Fox's curiosity lead him to new wonders or perilous paths?

From the publisher

Good parents everywhere know the tension of wanting our kids to be curious, to have rich experiences and friends…but to be perfectly safe while doing it. Little Fox knows all about it! His father (in classic picture book fashion) warns him of the danger everywhere. But Little Fox still frolics with butterflies, scavenges for food, and searches for new friends. Then one day he takes a tumble, bumps his head, and starts dreaming of things that reflect both the beauty he’s seen and the scary things he’s heard. Marije Tolman’s ingenious illustrations use a fresh technique that FEELS like a movie and a dream, starring the cheerful, bright orange Little Fox on grainy mixed media landscapes of blue and green. And when Little Fox wakes up, he’s perhaps a little wiser, but still every bit as curious and full of life.

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