When Little Fox gets lost, he knows exactly what to do.
Little Fox's paw prints make such beautiful pictures in the newly fallen
snow. Left here, right there, around that fallen branch--he scatters
them throughout the forest until, too late, he finds he can't retrace
his steps back home. Lost and afraid, Little Fox wants to agree when a
kind, old owl offers to fly ahead and guide him. But Mama Fox has warned
him often: "If ever you are lost, my child, / don't let a stranger guide
you. / Be still and I will search the wild / until I am beside you."
In gentle, expressive text, Nicole Snitselaar spins a tale that goes
far beyond a simple "stranger danger" warning. Her Little Fox, equipped
with his own ingenuity as well as his mother's wisdom, cleverly finds a
way for the other animals to attract Mama Fox's attention while keeping
himself safe. Alicia Padrón renders this resilient Little Fox and
his forest companions in soft watercolors, their rounded shapes and
endearing features easing any anxiety that little listeners might feel
about being lost.
"...Padrón's cute animals and soft scenes of winter woods, done in
muted grays, blues, and earth tones, pair well with the gentle words of
this story to reach a satisfying conclusion and a gentle lesson for the
very young...."--Kirkus Reviews