My Little Fox
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Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

My Little Fox

Written and illustrated by Rick Chrustowski

A young fox explores the world, guided by his mother, until he's ready to venture alone.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 268 ratings
40 pages· 91 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Little Fox embarks on his first journey outside, guided by Mama Fox through a year of discovery. From splashing in puddles to leaping in leaves, each season brings new adventures. As Little Fox grows, the question looms: is he ready to explore the world on his own? This tender tale captures the bittersweet moment of growing up and leaving the nest, celebrating the bond between parent and child with vibrant illustrations and rhyming text.

From the publisher

A little fox discovers the wonders of the world around him in this exuberant picture book that celebrates the seasons and the relationship between a parent and child. When Mama Fox tells her new baby that it’s time to go outside for the first time, he isn’t so sure. So Mama promises to stay by his side as they tumble though Little Fox’s first year of life, a year spent splashing in puddles, trying new foods, leaping in leaves, and snuggling in snow. And then, before long, Little Fox is all grown up. But is he ready to go off on his own? With sweet rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Rick Chrustowski tells a tender story of parent-child love and how wonderful–and wistful–it feels when a little one leaves the nest.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
91
Reading age
0–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD330L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about foxesBooks about seasonsBooks about science and natureBooks about infancy
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.4
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
May 9, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481469616

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