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_Set in a whimsical forest, BrindleFox by John Sandford unfolds the adventures of a clever fox named Brindle. Young readers follow Brindle as he navigates through challenges and friendships, exploring themes of bravery, kindness, and understanding. With delightful illustrations, the book offers an engaging narrative that captures the imagination and teaches valuable lessons._
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You might enjoy this book if you love enchanting stories that transport you to whimsical worlds filled with charming foxes and imaginative adventures. It's perfect for young readers who delight in vividly illustrated tales that blend heart-warming friendship with a touch of magic.

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BrindleFox

Reminiscent of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, this deliciously odd picture book from talented author/illustrator John Sandford tells the story of a reclusive fox who learns to open himself up to friendship.

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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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The reviews for BrindleFox by John Sandford highlight it as a heartwarming children's tale about friendship and transformation. The story follows a once-hardhearted fox who undergoes a change due to the kindness of a heron, with the narrative emphasising that to have a friend, one must be a friend. Praised for its sweet storytelling and lush, detailed oil-paint illustrations, the book delivers a strong message about kindness and the ability to change.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781546003724

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Worthy Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 32

About the Author

After seven years as an art director with Cricket Magazine, John Sandford has recently retired to pursue his own creative projects full-time. To bring words to life, John uses different approaches for each story to evoke mood, place, and the personality of characters. He studied painting and illustration at the American Academy of Art and illustrated his first picture book in 1978. Over the years, Sandford's work has garnered many starred reviews as well as a Parents' Choice Gold medal (The Terrible Hodag and the Animals Catchers by Caroline Arnold, 2006). John lives in Chicago.

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