One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller

Posted on December 20, 2019 by

This counting picture book encapsulates the quintessential concept book and a suspenseful narrative arc exceptionally well. Mix in Kate Read‘s vivid illustrations, and One Fox becomes a stunning book that holds up to repeated readings. The ending is unexpected, and every page offers visual delights.

About AnEducationInBooks

Wendy BooydeGraaff is the author of Salad Pie, a children's picture book published by Ripple Grove Press. Her work has been published in Emrys Journal Online, The Emerson Review, Jellyfish Review, Bending Genres, SmokeLong Quarterly and Leopardskin & Limes, and is forthcoming in NOON. Read more work at wendybooydegraaff.com or find her on Twitter @BooyTweets.
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3 Responses to One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller

  1. Jilanne Hoffmann says:
    January 10, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    I just read this book. I, too, find the pairing of concept and thriller a brilliant choice. And the art is exceptional all the way down to the end papers. Nice rec!

    Reply
  2. Patricia Tilton says:
    January 10, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Love that sly-looking fox on the cover! Great first counting book!

    Reply

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