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Sturton, Margaret

A Fox Called Herbert

32 pp. | Andersen | April, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-1-7284-2411-8 $17.99
(2) PS Herbert is sure he is a fox, despite his rabbit ears and puffball tail. At home, Herbert's young sibling giggles as he constructs makeshift pointy ears, paints himself a dazzling red, and fashions a bushy tail out of mother rabbit's dress. Her angry response comes as no surprise. Herbert has not only made a mess but has also ruined her favorite dress. "Promise me you will be a good rabbit," she scolds again and again. Sturton's use of bright pastels lightens what could have been a heavy-handed message. The young rabbit doesn't give up on his dream; after retrieving his handmade tail from the trash and tying on his pointy ears, Herbert invites himself to play with the foxes in the park for the first time. When Mom once again disapproves, Herbert has finally had enough. "I AM A FOX!" he announces across a white page--empty save for his declaration and power stance. At last, Mom understands: "Yes. You are my fox." The story ends with a warm embrace and the reminder of the power of a parent's unconditional love.
Reviewer: Hill Saxton

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