
A young fox named Reddy learns valuable lessons about life, family, and community from his wise and experienced grandmother, Granny Fox.
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In a snow-covered forest, Reddy Fox's daring schemes to raid Farmer Brown's chicken house clash with Granny Fox's seasoned wisdom. As hunger looms, Granny teaches Reddy patience and resourcefulness, challenging his youthful arrogance. Will Reddy learn the value of common sense before it's too late? This timeless fable unfolds with lessons on wildlife and personal conduct, wrapped in an engaging tale of survival and growth.
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!
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“A quaint tale of a wise Granny Fox and her sly grandson and the trouble, tricks, fun, and hardship they find on the farm.”
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