Brindlefox
by John Sandford (Author) John Sandford (Illustrator)
Immerse yourself in a world reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale with this gorgeously illustrated story about a reclusive fox, a mysterious tree, and the life-giving power of friendship.
BrindleFox refuses to be a friend, so he has no friends. He never lets anyone into his home, so he doesn't bother to clean it. Moss and ivy weave through his furniture, and weeds and grasses grow on his floors and in his drawers. One morning, he discovers something unexpected--a tree has begun sprouting from his back. Unphased by this development, he continues on with his life, and the tree continues to grow. One day, a strange heron appears in his tree. Furious, BrindleFox attempts to drive the intruder away and finds himself stunned by something he doesn't understand--a selfless act of kindness from a fearless new friend.
Brilliantly illustrated, BrindleFox touches on themes of sadness, loneliness, self-care, and the redeeming power of friendship in simple ways that children will intuitively understand. Little ones will be welcomed into a world brimming with hidden wonders and memorable characters that they will want to revisit time and time again.
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Young readers will eagerly befriend these characters.
Review quotes
"What shines through in the sweet, simple telling is its message about kindness and the idea that cold hearts can thaw through patience and understanding. The oil-paint illustrations are standouts, their lush colors enlivening precise, folkloric details and enhancing settings. BrindleFox and Heron—actual enemies in nature—are expressive, fully realized protagonists. Young readers will eagerly befriend these characters." —Kirkus Reviews
John Sandford grew up in Pontiac, Illinois, the fourth of five children. He studied drawing and painting at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and illustrated his first picture book in 1978. Since then, he has illustrated a variety of children's books from non-fiction to folktales, including Does a Fiddler Crab Fiddle?, Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux, and Oak Leaf, which he also wrote.
John lives with his wife, Frances, in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, where most days, they walk the paths of the river and parks. Their favorite hours are spent with their daughter, Eleanor, and her husband, Jacques. You can explore more of John's work at www.sandfordarchive.com.JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
JUV015030 - Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Mental Health
Fables
Foxes
Heron family (Birds)
