The Tale of Tricky Fox

Written by Jim Aylesworth · Illustrated by Barbara McClintock

A cunning fox bets he can outwit humans but meets his match in a clever teacher.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 314 ratings

32 pages· 1,425 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Tricky Fox, confident in his cunning, wagers he can deceive a human into giving him a pig. Armed with his trusty sack, he charms his way through town, collecting increasingly valuable items. But when he encounters a sharp-witted schoolteacher, his clever schemes face an unexpected challenge. Will Tricky Fox outsmart her, or will he finally meet his match? Discover the twists and turns as the tables are turned in this tale of wit and trickery.

From the publisher

Tricky Fox uses his sack to trick everyone he meets into giving him ever more valuable items.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 1,425
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about foxes Books about animals Books about social themes Books about tricksters

What readers & critics say

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“One sneaky fox thinks he can outsmart any human...but it turns out teachers aren't fooled so easily! This is such a fun read--silly, sneaky, and a great ending. The illustrations are great, too!”

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