One Fox: a Counting Book Thriller

Siftcover - New

WINNER OF THE 2020 MATHICAL BOOK PRIZE, awarded by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) A stunning counting book and thrilling farmyard adventure from brilliantly talented debut author-illustrator, Kate Read. One famished fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl. Three plump hens had better watch out! The rich, close-up illustrations take the reader to the heart of the drama in this exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard. With something different to count on every page, learning numbers from one to ten has never been so much fun. One Fox will keep readers on the edge of their seat to the last, hugely satisfying page! Kate Read is a graduate from the prestigious MA in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Her luscious artwork is a mixture of collage, printing and drawing, creating layers of beautiful texture and detail. "Lovely, potent, brightly colored illustrations in a combination of textured collage and paint against white space transition to a dark, moonlit backdrop. Little ones will eagerly count in subsequent readings as they also learn new descriptive vocabulary and cheer for the brave hens. A classic scenario flips the script in this engrossing adventure." - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Stunning... Just the right amount of tension, delicious vocabulary... and alliterative phrases make this a first purchase for group and one-on-one sharing. Count on requests for many readings." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "Surprising, suspenseful... clever... captivating." - Foreword Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "As charming as it is genuinely gripping." - Shelf Awareness "This one wins for its subtle message of power in numbers." - Publishers Weekly