Fox
A Circle of Life Story
Isabel Thomas author Daniel Egnéus illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:1st Oct '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This beautifully illustrated tale explores life, death, and renewal through the journey of a mother fox and her cubs in nature.
In the frost-covered forest of early spring, a mother fox embarks on a vital quest to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she imparts essential survival skills, nurturing their instincts and preparing them for the challenges of the wild. However, the cycle of life takes a poignant turn when the mother fox dies, returning her body to the earth, grass, and air, and nourishing the ecosystem around her. This moment encapsulates a profound truth: death is not merely an end, but also a beginning.
Fox: A Circle of Life Story delves into the scientific inquiry of what happens when we die. Through a blend of evocative storytelling and breathtaking illustrations, the book serves as a gentle guide for parents and children to navigate the difficult topic of life and death. It introduces the concept that death leads to new life, presenting a perspective that is both beautiful and awe-inspiring, contrasting with traditional narratives.
This narrative is particularly valuable for children who have experienced the loss of a pet or loved one, as well as those who are simply curious about the mysteries of death and the afterlife. By uniting story and science, Fox: A Circle of Life Story offers a compassionate framework for understanding and discussing these profound themes.
Exceptionally beautiful * Bookseller Previews *
An adept and impressive handling of a sensitive subject * Kirkus Reviews *
The story, warmly illustrated by Daniel Egneus, not only teaches the biology of death, decomposition, and renewal but may provide solace to children affected by death or dying. * Science Magazine, Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books *
Thomas’s direct language, with just the right degree of poetic resonance, pairs powerfully with Egnéus’s atmospheric images; this is the perfect book for talking to children about death. * The Guardian *
Powerful, beautifully written non-fiction * Red Reading Hub *
An evocative non-fiction narrative with breathtaking illustrations * Cambridge Independent *
A striking and sincere picture book ...Thought provoking and reassuringly hopeful ... A firm favourite amongst children and parents, teachers and book bloggers * Bluebird Reviews *
A rare pleasure … a true story of adaptation and hope. * Wall Street Journal on MOTH *
A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers * Booklist on MOTH *
Moth … is a stunning visual experience. The narrative is simple – the life and evolution of the Peppered Moth. It is not a fictional story but it shows that facts can also inspire the imagination. This is how information can really excite. Magical. * Books for Keeps on MOTH *
Moth … is another picture book with inbuilt growing room, an introduction to the concept of evolution in language both scientific and poetic, full of thrill and peril. … Thomas’s spare text and back matter elegantly develop the book’s twin themes of survival and hope. * Times Literary Supplement on MOTH *
ISBN: 9781526600776
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 590g
48 pages