A Fox Called Herbert
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
A Fox Called Herbert
By (Author) Margaret Sturton
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
3rd March 2021
1st April 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits
823.92
Short-listed for Jhalak Children's & YA Prize (UK).
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 231mm, Height 271mm, Spine 4mm
180g
Description
As read by Stephen Fry for Save the Children's #SaveWithStories Campaign, and shortlisted for the Jhalak Childrens and Young Adult Prize. Meet Herbert: the rabbit who knows he was born to be a fox. When his mummy isnt looking, he puts on pointy fox ears, makes himself a bushy tail, and asks his sister to paint him orange, just like a fox. But Mummy doesn't understand: why can't he just be a good rabbit A Fox Called Herbert is a true celebration of being ourselves and supporting our loved ones. Let this joyful tale inspire you to be who you are and follow your dreams.
Reviews
"[Margaret Sturton is] most definitely a talent to watch with interest." * Books for Keeps *
"This is a charming picture book about identity and acceptance. The colourful illustrations are full of warmth, personality and gentle humour, adding another layer of depth to the tale ... The expressions and body language of the characters enable readers to recognise a range of different emotions, which should help them to develop skills of empathy and emotional awareness." * BookTrust *
"Margaret Sturton announces herself as a major picture book talent with her debut... a wonderful story about identity and love, delivered lightly but most effectively." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *
"This lovely picture introduces themes of identity and acceptance to young children through bright, expressive illustrations and visual clues to help children predict what will happen next." * Time Out Dubai *
"Herbert was definitely me as a kid. . . brought tears to my eyes. And the illustrations are so tactile and expressive." -- Candy Gourlay * BookTrust, Best Books of 2020 *
Author Bio
Margaret Sturton is a Hampshire-based author and illustrator who studied a BA and MA in Fine Art Sculpture, and subsequently gained an MA in Childrens Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Margarets mixed ethnic heritage inspires her exploration of identity and belonging, and the idea for her debut picture book A Fox Called Herbert came to her on a train journey as the words I am a fox sprung into her mind.
