Fox: A Circle of Life Story

Isabel Thomas

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From the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth, a scientific look at the circle of life.

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.

With gorgeous illustrations and lyrical, kid-friendly text, Fox: A Circle of Life Story answers the big scientific question: What happens when animals die?

Winner of the 2023 AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books!
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2021
A Booklist Editors' Choice Pick

Book Details

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publish Date: Nov 30th, 2021
Pages: 48
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.90in - 9.80in - 0.50in - 1.15lb
EAN: 9781547606924
Recommended age: 05-07
Categories: • Animals - Foxes• Science & Nature - General• Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)

About the Author

Egnéus, Daniel: - Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles. He was voted Best Illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in 2005, and his picture book, Lubna and Pebble, (written by Wendy Meddour) was chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the 10 best picture books 2019. He has illustrated multiple titles for Bloomsbury, including Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope and Fox by Isabel Thomas. He is based in Athens.

Thomas, Isabel: - Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author of a galaxy of books for young audiences. They include Moth and Fox illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, which both 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 organisations 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 Instagram: @isabelthomasbooks

Praise for this book

"* An adept and impressive handling of a sensitive subject." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"* A touching, gorgeously rendered story that demystifies death." --Booklist, starred review

"* Extraordinary in writing and illustration." --Horn Book, starred review

"An admirable book, beautifully presented." --School Library Journal

"Luminous collage-style images warm a narrative rooted in birth and death." --Publishers Weekly