A review by librarydreams
One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller by Kate Read

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Read's collage illustrations give big personalities to the sly fox and the (seemingly) helpless hens, despite the spare text of the book. Get kids involved (and slow down the pace) by counting the items on each page. The twist ending makes even adults smile.