Ada Limón & Gaby D'Alessandro
And, Too, the Fox
Comes with its streak of red / flashing across the lawn, squirrel / bound and bouncing . . .
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has a keen eye for the natural world.
This poem pulses with the joyful energy of a fox bounding through backyards, piecing together a living in his own way.
Paired with lush illustrations by Gaby D’Alessandro, this picture book brings Limón’s work to a new generation.
Carolrhoda Books
Picture Book
Age 5+
24 pp | US$ 18.99
hc | 248 x 248 mm
Publication: January 2025
Author: Poet Laureate Ada Limón
Illustrator: Gaby D’Alessandro
All rights available, excl. Chinese (simpl. & compl.), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
- A joyful look at a fox from U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón
Awards
- Awards
“With spirited, expressive poetry, Limón captures a day in the life of a fox living close to human habitation. . . D’Alessandro’s digital illustrations are vibrant and emphasize the fox’s playful, come-what-may attitude. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature, 25 February 2025
“Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp through his world.”—starred, School Library Journal, 13 November 2024
“In soaring lines of poetry that feel as graceful as the creature they describe, Limón (In Praise of Mystery) considers a fox seen in a fenced backyard . . . The sense of having entered the world of a wild animal for a few unexpected moments lingers in this refreshing picture book encounter.”—Publishers Weekly, 30 September 2024
“The wonder and reverence conveyed through the text and the fluidity of the illustrations result in a smooth and calming experience that will leave readers awed at the beauty of nature. A grounded yet ethereal blend of verse and vulpine sentiments.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews, 23 September 2024
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