My Little Fox [Hardcover]

A little fox discovers the wonders of the world around him in this exuberant picture book that celebrates the seasons and the relationship between a parent and child.

When Mama Fox tells her new baby that it’s time to go outside for the first time, he isn’t so sure. So Mama promises to stay by his side as they tumble though Little Fox’s first year of life, a year spent splashing in puddles, trying new foods, leaping in leaves, and snuggling in snow. And then, before long, Little Fox is all grown up. But is he ready to go off on his own?

With sweet rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Rick Chrustowski tells a tender story of parent-child love and how wonderful—and wistful—it feels when a little one leaves the nest.Rick Chrustowski grew up on a farm in Wisconsin. He cultivated his own food, grew a huge garden, raised chickens, and had horses, dogs, and cats. He now lives in an old house in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, just blocks away from the Mississippi River where he likes to hike and kayak. He is the author of numerous nonfiction books for children, includingTurtle Crossing,Blue Sky Bluebird, andBig Brown Bat. You can learn more about him and his books at RickChrustowski.com."A mother fox cares for her kit, Little Fox, during its first year.The mother, who narrates, knows that Little Fox is old enough now to learn to explore their woodland habitat, though she promises to stay close by during Little Fox's first year. On a day in spring, she watches as Little Fox explores a stream where tadpoles swim and frogs peek out from under lily pads. In summer, mother and kit romp through meadows of flowers, and as the weather turns brisk in autumn, she waits as Little Fox discovers the fun of playing in the fallen leaves. However, once the winter snows arrive, the narrator realizes her kit has grown and has learned enough that her care is no longer needed. LittlelC5