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Fox: A Circle of Life Story | Paperback | Children's Book on Nature & Environment
Fox: A Circle of Life Story | Paperback | Children's Book on Nature & Environment
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In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it's also a beginning.
Bringing together an evocative non-fiction narrative with breathtaking illustrations, Fox is a story that tackles the big question "What happens when we die?" and shows children that death is a natural process that leads to new life, and is no less important and awe-inspiring than any other part of our existence.
WINNER of the 2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F prize for Excellence in Science Books.
“Exceptionally beautiful”
“An adept and impressive handling of a sensitive subject”
“The story, warmly illustrated by Daniel Egneus, not only teaches the biology of death, decomposition, and renewal but may provide solace to children affected by death or dying.”
“Thomas’s direct language, with just the right degree of poetic resonance, pairs powerfully with Egnéus’s atmospheric images; this is the perfect book for talking to children about death.”
“Powerful, beautifully written non-fiction”
“An evocative non-fiction narrative with breathtaking illustrations”
“A striking and sincere picture book ... Thought provoking and reassuringly hopeful ... A firm favourite amongst children and parents, teachers and book bloggers”
Reading age: 5 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 3-6 year olds asking where things go, and a fox's life flowing back into the forest.
Details: Paperback | 48 pages | 24.8 × 24.8 × 0.8 cm
About the Creators: Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author of a galaxy of books for young audiences. They include Moth: An Evolution Story, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, which won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She also writes for science magazines including The Week Junior Science + Nature and creates STEM outreach resources for organizations such as the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the BBC. Isabel studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford and Education Research at the University of Cambridge. www.isabelthomas.co.uk | @isabelwriting Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures and the much-loved picture book, Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope. He is also a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of Chanel, H&M, Nike and many more. He is based in Athens, Greece. X and Instagram: @danielegneus
Publication details
- Published
- 2025
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
