Boisjoly, Veronique Francis the Little Fox 92
pgs. Kids Can Press, 2013. $13.84. Content:
Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Francis is a
little fox who loves to go the Laundromat with his dad. They go every Sunday.
Although it’s better than home with his little sister Lola, there is a little
girl there who likes to play tricks, which mild mannered Francis doesn't like.
Today is going to be no different, lots of tricks and even a rescue.
I was smitten by
the illustrations, featuring an adorable fox. The artwork is simple, clean, and
has a harmonious color palate. The story, though quirky, was kind of
oddly boring. For example Francis says “what could be better than freshly washed
clothes and bedsheets”; I think students will have trouble relating to both the
content and wording. This kind of goes for the whole book. I know that the ending
is supposed to be funny, but the rest of the book is so sweet and wholesome that it actually
jarred me.
EL (K-2) –NO Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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