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A review by ashleysbooknook
The Adventures of Reddy Fox by Thornton W. Burgess
5.0
Both kids loved this story. There are a ton of characters, but the main ones are developed and fun to get to know. The lessons were simple, so the kids could see them. But they were not dumbed down or silly. Just great, classic literature, which teaches moral lessons and allows the reader to fall in love with reading.
Kai has been complaining a lot lately. Tonight we mentioned a few desserts, but then decided to go get Slurpees. He complained because he now wanted apple crisp. Well, we were reading this after and Reddy was whining to Granny Fox because she was making him move homes in the middle of the night. Reddy had not stayed inside like Granny told him to and Farmer Brown's boy saw him and discovered where they lived. Luckily Reddy got away, but Granny knew the boy would be back soon and that it was best for them to find a new home ASAP. Yet Reddy complained. I told Kai how this was like the dessert situation- complaining when someone is doing something nice for you. It was ridiculous when Reddy did it. It's ridiculous when he does it, in various situations. He thought about it and let it sink in. He didn't say anything, so I'm not sure what was going on in his head, but I'm hoping that next time he complains about something he can see some of the ridiculousness in it.
We also had a spiritual lesson because of the book. While reading scriptures, we came across the idea of Pride. That's a hard concept for little people, but they totally got it thanks to Reddy. Before the previously mentioned incident, Reddy tries to copy Granny, and trick a dog that is chasing him. She is cautious and wise and has learned many skills in her many years. Reddy thinks he can be as good as her and that he doesn't need to be careful. He doesn't pay attention to what is going on around him and runs right into the same boy with a gun. Luckily, he does get away, but his pride put him in a dangerous situation. The kids can relate to that!
So, yeah. Successful story! There are tons more, focusing on other characters. The kids are excited to read them. Me too!
Kai has been complaining a lot lately. Tonight we mentioned a few desserts, but then decided to go get Slurpees. He complained because he now wanted apple crisp. Well, we were reading this after and Reddy was whining to Granny Fox because she was making him move homes in the middle of the night. Reddy had not stayed inside like Granny told him to and Farmer Brown's boy saw him and discovered where they lived. Luckily Reddy got away, but Granny knew the boy would be back soon and that it was best for them to find a new home ASAP. Yet Reddy complained. I told Kai how this was like the dessert situation- complaining when someone is doing something nice for you. It was ridiculous when Reddy did it. It's ridiculous when he does it, in various situations. He thought about it and let it sink in. He didn't say anything, so I'm not sure what was going on in his head, but I'm hoping that next time he complains about something he can see some of the ridiculousness in it.
We also had a spiritual lesson because of the book. While reading scriptures, we came across the idea of Pride. That's a hard concept for little people, but they totally got it thanks to Reddy. Before the previously mentioned incident, Reddy tries to copy Granny, and trick a dog that is chasing him. She is cautious and wise and has learned many skills in her many years. Reddy thinks he can be as good as her and that he doesn't need to be careful. He doesn't pay attention to what is going on around him and runs right into the same boy with a gun. Luckily, he does get away, but his pride put him in a dangerous situation. The kids can relate to that!
So, yeah. Successful story! There are tons more, focusing on other characters. The kids are excited to read them. Me too!