
Part of the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series
Reddy Fox's reckless plans clash with Granny's wisdom in a snowy struggle for survival.
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 imparts lessons of patience and resourcefulness, challenging Reddy's youthful arrogance. Will Reddy learn to balance his boldness with Granny's guidance, or will his reckless nature lead them into danger? Discover a tale of survival, cunning, and the timeless dance between youthful ambition and seasoned wisdom in the heart of the Green Forest.
Winter’s here, and there’s a carpet of deep snow covering the Green Forest and the nearby meadow – which means Reddy Fox and Granny Fox are having trouble finding food. Reddy, of course, is full of reckless ideas, such as getting into Farmer Brown’s chicken house in daylight.Using the wisdom she’s acquired over the years, Granny overrules many of Reddy’s foolhardy suggestions, taking the conceit out of a youngster who thinks he knows more than anyone else. Granny also teaches Reddy quite a bit about patience, common sense, and resourcefulness.A timeless fable by master storyteller Thornton W. Burgess, Old Granny Fox will delight youngsters with an entertaining story while teaching important lessons – in a painless and enjoyable way – about wildlife, the environment, and personal conduct.
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