Book Descriptions
for Fox by Kate Banks and Georg Hallensleben
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Art by a talented German-born illustrator distinguishes this lyrical story. Born in the spring, baby fox grows through the ripening summer, learning from his mother and father to forage, hunt, and protect himself, until at last he is ready to live on his own. Impressionistic paintings in lush, harmonious colors portray the loving fox family and the changing moods of the country side, from moonlit forest to sun-drenched fields. Little Fox’s repeated ques tion, “Am I ready yet?” resonates with children longing for competence . mac
From the Publisher
Against the rhythmic background of turning seasons, a little fox learns that there is a time for everything. The rain, the clouds, the days all come and go as the little fox, guided by his wise and loving parents, learns to hunt on his own and bury his food, cover his trail and run like the wind. Now he is ready to go out on his own.
As depicted by an award-winning pair, the gentle story of the rearing of a baby fox, together with sensuous illustrations, takes readers on a journey deep into the woods to tell a tale that all will recognize – that of growing up and moving out.