Fox and the Box
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Fox and the Box
By (Author) Yvonne Ivinson
Illustrated by Yvonne Ivinson
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Greenwillow Books
20th May 2019
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Small land mammals
823.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 216mm, Height 267mm
372g
Description
What can a fox do with a box Have a grand adventure!
In this debut picture book, author-illustrator Yvonne Ivinson invites readers on an imagination- and vocabulary-fueled journey. With colorful, engaging paintings; a lively, limited word count; an adorable fox; and a story with a surprise ending, this book is a great choice for emerging readers.
What can one little fox do with only a box Perhaps make it a ship, and go on a trip A boat that floats across the sea, with a tail as a sail and endless possibilities
Author-illustrator Yvonne Ivinsons debut picture book is a celebration of imagination, creativity, and language arts, starring a memorable main character. With a brief, engaging text, humorous illustrations, and a surprise ending, this is a perfect book for emerging readers and for sharing together.
Fans of What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig, by Emma Virjn, and Egg, by Kevin Henkes, will love this delightful read-aloud.
Reviews
Exciting and easy to read. Ivinson tells her story in 46 simple words. . . . the paintings of storm, waves, and the small boat and occupants alone on a vast expanse of sea are pretty thrilling. . .Dramatic and accessible for new readers. Kirkus Reviews All the creatures depicted throughout the story burst with energy and personality, which allows those sharing the book together to extend the minimal text into an exciting adventure. The punchy words play with phonics and rhyme to create an enjoyable read-aloud as well as opportunities for new readers, and those sounding out their first words, to find success. Horn Book Magazine Full-bleed acrylic paintings wonderfully convey Foxs changing fortunes. Shifting visual perspectives follow him through contemplation, action, success, danger, and rescue. The text, employing rhythm, rhyme, and sound-work, is comprised only of singular words and short phrases, making this appealing picture book accessible to emergent readers. ALA Booklist
Author Bio
Yvonne Ivinson was born in Edinburgh and lived in France and the Sudan before moving to London, England. She has designed covers for international science magazines and is a member of SCBWI.
