About this item
Highlights
- U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has a keen eye for the natural world.
- 7-8 Years
- 10.0" x 9.8" Hardcover
- 24 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Poetry
Description
About the Book
Brief text and lush illustrations are paired in this joyous poem about a fox.Book Synopsis
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has a keen eye for the natural world.
This poem pulses with the joyful energy of a fox bounding through backyards, piecing together a living in his own way. Paired with lush illustrations by Gaby D'Alessandro, this picture book brings Limón's work to a new generation.
Comes with its streak of red / flashing across the lawn, squirrel / bound and bouncing . . .
Review Quotes
"With spirited, expressive poetry, Limón captures a day in the life of a fox living close to human habitation. . . D'Alessandro's digital illustrations are vibrant and emphasize the fox's playful, come-what-may attitude. Reviewer Rating: 4"--Children's Literature
-- (2/25/2025 12:00:00 AM)"Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp through his world."--starred, School Library Journal
-- (11/13/2024 12:00:00 AM)"In soaring lines of poetry that feel as graceful as the creature they describe, Limón (In Praise of Mystery) considers a fox seen in a fenced backyard . . . The sense of having entered the world of a wild animal for a few unexpected moments lingers in this refreshing picture book encounter."--Publishers Weekly
-- (9/30/2024 12:00:00 AM)"The wonder and reverence conveyed through the text and the fluidity of the illustrations result in a smooth and calming experience that will leave readers awed at the beauty of nature. A grounded yet ethereal blend of verse and vulpine sentiments."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)