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bickie's review against another edition
3.0
The book begins with a magpie between the jaws of a dog, but it turns out the dog does not eat her. Instead, Dog helps Magpie see that life is worth living even without the wing she has lost in a forest fire (Dog has only one eye). Dog is kind to Fox, but Magpie is uncomfortable with Fox around. Over the course of several days, during which the reader wonders whether Fox will eat Magpie while Dog is gone, Fox succeeds in seducing Magpie, and they disappear into the forest. Fox "flies" across the burned land into the middle of a scorching desolate desert. What happens at the end is even worse than what the reader most likely expects.
Most children will need someone to help process what is going on in this book. The unusual, jarring handwritten text at different orientations makes this a difficult read-aloud in addition to looking like deranged scrawl. Is it a threat? Warning? Story of hope? It is definitely NOT a bedtime story for little children. More appropriate for ages 9+
Most children will need someone to help process what is going on in this book. The unusual, jarring handwritten text at different orientations makes this a difficult read-aloud in addition to looking like deranged scrawl. Is it a threat? Warning? Story of hope? It is definitely NOT a bedtime story for little children. More appropriate for ages 9+
emerygirl's review against another edition
3.0
Ike and Ozzy did not like this as much, but I thought it was clever
kristenremenar's review against another edition
1.0
OK, I totally did not get this one! If you read it and loved it, I'd love to hear your thoughts, because this one was just beyond me.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
3.0
Short stories featuring humorous interactions between Fox & Chick. The stories are in a comic panel style.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
Teaching Guide: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=16613
listen_learn's review against another edition
5.0
The whole craft of this book is amazing! The words, pictures, and emotions mesmerized me from page one.
I highly recommend for anyone who likes picture books that wrap an important message in vivid language, sad circumstances, and unique style.
I highly recommend for anyone who likes picture books that wrap an important message in vivid language, sad circumstances, and unique style.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I have discovered more and more books being written in the Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie style (I know that's not technically the term, but that's the easiest way to describe it!) lately and I am LOVING them! This is one of my new favorites ~ it's a collection of 3 stories about Fox and Chick, and is absolutely perfect for those emerging readers that want to read REAL books with real stories and CHAPTERS!
Highly recommend for parents and teachers of grades K-2 and as high as the interest will go! Highly recommended for all library early reader collections.
Thanks to Chronicle Books for this review copy! I have passed it along to @kidlitexchange for more reviews.
Highly recommend for parents and teachers of grades K-2 and as high as the interest will go! Highly recommended for all library early reader collections.
Thanks to Chronicle Books for this review copy! I have passed it along to @kidlitexchange for more reviews.
alysoninthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Not for storytime, unless you only read one of the three stories, the pictures are cute and simple but small. Better for a lapsit, or a child reading on their own.