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The Christmas Fox

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Christmas Fox

Contributors:

By (Author) Anik McGrory

ISBN:

9781101935002

Publisher:

Random House USA Inc

Imprint:

Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication Date:

15th November 2016

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

32

Dimensions:

Width 227mm, Height 260mm, Spine 8mm

Weight:

335g

Description

Give the gift of Christmas with this beautiful holiday tale that celebrates the true meaning of the season. "Come!" drummed a woodpecker one cold, wintry day. "A baby is coming. There's work to be done!" One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling hay to offer the baby. The bluebird has the gift of song. And a lamb has soft, cozy wool. But the shy little fox has nothing to offer . . . or so he thinks. With its gentle text and warm, expressive illustrations, this irresistible take on the Nativity story invites even the youngest child to discover the truest gifts of the Christmas season- the ones that come from the heart.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS FOX

"In this understated, beautifully illustrated Nativity story, a little fox is invited to come along on a journey because a baby will be arriving soon. Glowing watercolor illustrations in a loose, expressive style capture the antics of the fox and create an exciting environment of starry skies, snowy fields, and a light-filled stable. A lovely, gentle, and open-ended introduction to the story of the birth of baby Jesus" --Kirkus Reviews

"McGrory transplants the Nativity story to a snowy woodland setting. . . . McGrorys soft, gestural artwork, washed with pale color and infused with lemony light, celebrate the foxs play, and his joyful spirit is a gift both to the waiting child and to readers." --Publishers Weekly

"This homey take on the Nativity story delivers a warm tale of love and humility for the
holidays." --The Horn Book

Author Bio

Anik McGrory studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. She wrote and illustrated the picture books Kidogo and Quick, Slow, Mango!, and illustrated the Monty series, written by Johanna Hurwitz. Anik lives in Rye, New York, with her husband and three children, as well as her dog, Loupiot, and her parrot, Puck. To find out more, please visit her at anikmcgrory.com.

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