FICTION

My Little Fox

by Rick CHRUSTOWSKI
illus. by Rick Chrustowski. 40p. ebook available. S. & S./Beach Lane. May 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481469616.
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PreS—A spare, lushly illustrated tale about a fox kit's first year, this title combines art and text in an inventive way. The final word in each gentle, rhyming line is part of the artwork portraying a different season. For example, the spread encouraging Little Fox to run "in the summer sun" contains a field of flowers and bold orange text in the shape of a sun. Ideal for introducing very young listeners to the concepts of rhyme and print awareness, Chrustowski's warm full-bleed illustrations also provide a reassuring backdrop for Little Fox's adventures. After a year has passed, Mama Fox urges her little one to venture out alone but promises to always be there watching and waiting from the comfort of home. The thick matte pages and cozy theme make this book ideal for sharing on the lap of a loved one.
VERDICT A colorful look at the natural world and the seasons for one-on-one and small group sharing.
Reviewed by Jenna Boles, Greene County Public Library, Beavercreek, OH , Mar 01, 2017

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