Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"The fox. For thousands of years myth and folklore have celebrated its cunning intelligence. Today the red fox is nature's most populous carnivore, its dancing orange tail a common sight in backyards. Yet who is this wild neighbor, truly? How do we negotiate this uneasy new chapter of an ancient relationship? Join British ecologist Adele Brand on a journey to discover the surprising secrets of the fabled fox, the familiar yet enigmatic creature that...
Author
Language
English
Description
"This modern retelling of a traditional Dena'ina story is about Chia, a young boy with a hard life, and his encounter with the legendary Fox Man, who just may be able to help. Through the Fox Man, Chia learns that there is strength in humility and in doing what is right, especially when it's hard."--
4) Henny Penny
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A cumulative tale about Henny Penny and her barnyard friends who were literally outfoxed on their journey to tell the king the sky was falling.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"The fox is up to its oldest tricks in this book about shapeshifting kitsune. Readers will get to know the history of these legendary creatures and all that they are capable of. The text also explains how traditional Japanese life influenced the stories of the kitsune. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning." --
Author
Language
English
Description
Mamá Zorra distracts a hungry coyote from eating her and her three cubs by persuading him that the moon's reflection in a pond is actually a giant wheel of cheese.
Mamá Zorra previene a un coyote hambriento de comerla con sus tres zorritos por persuadirle de que el reflejo de la luna en un estanque es en realidad una gigantesca rueda de queso.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In this Inuit tale, the actions of a hare and a fox change the Arctic forever by creating day and night. In very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express their longing for light and darkness, their words are too powerful to be denied. Passed orally from storyteller to storyteller for hundreds of years, this beautifully illustrated story weaves together elements of an...
16) Reynard the Fox
Author
Language
English
Description
As he listens to a hermit recount the adventures and schemes of the wily and cunning Reynard, a king finds a solution to a troubling dilemma.