

A cherished woodland classic that has enchanted young readers since 1920, Old Granny Fox is now presented as a beautiful Bookroo Custom Edition with an updated, inviting cover and spine while keeping all the original cunning, charm, and woodland magic. In a bitter winter, crafty Old Granny Fox and her eager grandson Reddy prowl the snowy Green Meadows with empty bellies and sharp eyes, using clever tricks and patient lessons to outwit Farmer Brown’s boy, dodge hunters, and turn every close call into a chance to learn. Thornton W. Burgess’s lively tale sparkles with adventure, quick wits, and the quiet resilience of the wild, delivering a joyful message of patience, kindness, and nature’s clever ways. Venture into the frosty woods where sly tricks, heart-pounding chases, and foxy triumphs await!
A quaint tale of a wise Granny Fox and her sly grandson and the trouble, tricks, fun, and hardship they find on the farm.
Author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess’s tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.
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