Fox siblings Fritz and Franny, and their patient dog Fred, are at the amusement park squabbling about which ride is fastest and loudest—but when they are confronted by the biggest, tallest, and loudest roller coaster they decide that maybe Fred would prefer something not quite so scary.

Rufus the fox is up to something-- find out why he's acting so crazy in this clever simile story. All night, he's been sleeping like a log. When the sun rises, he feels as fresh as a daisy. In a story told entirely with similes, Rufus sneaks up and startles his friend Babette, and leads her on a wild chase through the woods. Perfect for teaching figurative language, this brightly-illustrated pictu ...

This story sings. Fletcher, intent on saving a Fall leaf, frantically fights for its life. But the leaves "swirl, twitch, twirl, tumble"...filling his dreams with "whispering sound." This is a vocabulary-rich, visual feast that gently shows how confusion during change can lead to understanding and celebration.

Though his intentions are well-meaning, fox's warning is unfounded. When his mistake is revealed, fox and friends frolic in the bloomy blunder. Delightful.

Four famished foxes make fun of their brother Fosdyke, who has fond feelings for fried figs, flan, and French bread. Leaving him behind to fry and flambe, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Perfect for classroom phonics lessons, this hilarious tale will thrill teachers and "will have kids in stitches in no time".--ALA "Booklist". Full color.

Courage can be easier to find when a friend is nearby. Another delightful story about Fox and his adventures!

Lively illustrations tag team with text to unfold a delightful tale of a determined fox and his very creative problem-solving methods. They're a little off the mark, but his friends, whose patience grows thin, take note of the problem and band together for a solid solution. Storytelling at its best.

A wish to be something he's not leads Fox's friends to wish the same. Soon they are all pretending to be something they aren't, only to discover that being themselves was the best idea all along. A fun story of self-acceptance.

If you can't bear it, fight it. At least that what Fox thinks about winter until a friend shows him the beautiful silence of the season. The fun main character and great writing make this a enjoyable read!

Siblings Fritz and Franny have all sorts of bedtime adventures in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence an ...