THE TALE OF TRICKY FOX

THE TALE OF TRICKY FOX book cover

Scholastic Press 2001
Written by Jim Aylesworth
Illustrated by Barbara McClintock

When Tricky Fox bets his brother he can fool any human into giving him a pig, and his brother agrees to eat his hat if he succeeds, the fun begins...
Pretending to be old and feeble, the wily critter goes from one house to the next with a mysterious sack. While playing on the curiosity of humans, he tricks them into making one good trade after another. Soon he will have his pig... or will he?

A fun to make recipe for Tricky Fox's Eat-Your-Hat Cookies is on the back of the book. ( Ages 4-8 )

*Editor's Pick, Library Talk
*Starred reviews in School Library Journal, Library Talk, Publishers Weekly, and Horn Book

“The romping good humor of the story is carried by the old-fashioned illustrations...the expressions of Tricky and his unsuspecting victims are priceless.” — Starred review, School Library Journal

“...winsome...spirited.” — Starred review, The Horn Book

“Cleverly paced repetition and an unexpected ending make this droll caper a winning choice.” — Starred review, Publishers Weekly

“A terrific read-aloud story, with catchy rhythms and fun rhymes-highly recommended.” — Starred review, Library Talk

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