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Brindlefox - by John Sandford (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a world reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale with this gorgeously illustrated story about a reclusive fox, a mysterious tree, and the life-giving power of friendship.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 9.5" x 9.3" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



A fable about a reclusive fox who learns to open himself up to friendship.



Book Synopsis



Immerse yourself in a world reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale with this gorgeously illustrated story about a reclusive fox, a mysterious tree, and the life-giving power of friendship.

BrindleFox refuses to be a friend, so he has no friends. He never lets anyone into his home, so he doesn't bother to clean it. Moss and ivy weave through his furniture, and weeds and grasses grow on his floors and in his drawers. One morning, he discovers something unexpected--a tree has begun sprouting from his back. Unphased by this development, he continues on with his life, and the tree continues to grow. One day, a strange heron appears in his tree. Furious, BrindleFox attempts to drive the intruder away and finds himself stunned by something he doesn't understand--a selfless act of kindness from a fearless new friend.

Brilliantly illustrated, BrindleFox touches on themes of sadness, loneliness, self-care, and the redeeming power of friendship in simple ways that children will intuitively understand. Little ones will be welcomed into a world brimming with hidden wonders and memorable characters that they will want to revisit time and time again.



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How to make a friend?

Hardhearted BrindleFox doesn't like anyone. The anthropomorphic fox's house is dirty and overgrown with plants. And one day a tree starts to grow from his back. Branches, leaves, and berries sprout; creatures build homes in it. A heron swings from its branches, and BrindleFox fumes, chasing her away; returning the next day, she gathers brambleberries. Soon, BrindleFox discovers a brambleberry pie on his windowsill and eats it. He asks Heron incredulously why she made a pie for him. Another pie follows--but, more importantly, so does a remarkable change in personality as BrindleFox cleans himself and his house, removes the tree from his back and saws it into planks, and begins to build furniture, a project Heron enthusiastically and skillfully helps with. Heron continues baking, and in the ensuing years, she and BrindleFox consume pastries while sitting on expertly wrought wooden chairs, enjoying long talks and deep friendship. The moral of the story? "To have a friend, one must be a friend." Children will appreciate this warm fable's satisfying conclusion. What shines through in the sweet, simple telling is its message about kindness and the idea that cold hearts can thaw through patience and understanding. The oil-paint illustrations are standouts, their lush colors enlivening precise, folkloric details and enhancing settings. BrindleFox and Heron--actual enemies in nature--are expressive, fully realized protagonists.

Young readers will eagerly befriend these characters.

--Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



John Sandford grew up in Pontiac, Illinois, the fourth of five children. He studied drawing and painting at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and illustrated his first picture book in 1978. Since then, he has illustrated a variety of children's books from non-fiction to folktales, including Does a Fiddler Crab Fiddle?, Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux, and Oak Leaf, which he also wrote.

John lives with his wife, Frances, in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, where most days, they walk the paths of the river and parks. Their favorite hours are spent with their daughter, Eleanor, and her husband, Jacques. You can explore more of John's work at www.sandfordarchive.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 9.3 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Worthy Kids
Theme: Friendship
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Sandford
Language: English
Street Date: August 22, 2023
TCIN: 88186850
UPC: 9781546003724
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-9286
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 9.3 inches width x 9.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.85 pounds
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Connywithay - 2 years ago
“To have a friend, one must be a friend. A full stomach helps, and a full heart helps more,” John Sandford ends his children’s book, BrindleFox. ~ What ~ This thirty-two-page hardbound with a jacket targets children four to eight years old and focuses on friendship. With no scary scenes, it is about a fox who learns what friendship is about through his love of eating. The fanciful and artsy illustrations blend well with the storyline. Reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairytale, this one is about a brittle and bitter fox who wakes up with a small tree growing out of his back. As the tree grows larger and larger, not only do birds and bees land in it, but also there is a large heron swinging in the tree that the fox tries to send away. After the heron bakes him brambleberry and olallieberry pies, they become friends and the fox learns how to be a friend too by using the tree for new purposes. ~Why ~ This is a lovely book that reiterates the value of friendship and how to befriend someone by being kind. I appreciate that the author is the illustrator, and the colorful artwork is engaging as it matches the storyline. The tale might provoke further discussions in children about being a good friend to someone who is mean or inconsiderate. ~ Why Not ~ Children who do not like make-believe fairy tales might not like this one. Some might not like that the fox is conned into speaking to the bird to get pie, but that is how the friendship starts. Beginner readers might have trouble with some of the two and three-syllable words. ~ Wish ~ Although colorful, a few of the illustrations have too much of the same thing on the pages (i.e. leaves, branches, or berries). ~ Want ~ If you are looking for a fanciful tale that teaches to have a friend one must be a friend, this is a good choice. Thanks to Hachette Book Group, WorthyKids, and the author for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.
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