Fox Goes North

Jeremy Strong's 'Fox Goes North' is a beautifully illustrated chapter book that has been compared to classics like 'Winnie-the-Pooh' and 'Charlotte's Web.' It follows Fox, who joins a unique ensemble of animal friends, including a philosophical Fox, a distinguished Bear, and a theatrical Toucan, on a journey to the Snowlands. The expedition is filled with humorous ups and downs, but ultimately delves into profound themes of love, life, friendship, and loss, handled with remarkable gentleness and hope. Ideal for readers aged 4-11, this book offers a rich read-aloud experience for younger children and a thoughtful independent read for older elementary students, providing comfort and opening conversations about navigating big emotions and life's transitions.

"A story about love, life, friendship and loss ... it is wonderful" - The I "Enchanting" - Telegraph "An old fashioned, all-ages classic" - Observer "Funny, sweet story ... that tugs at the heartstrings. A classy last act." - Daily Mail Winnie-the-Poohmeets Charlotte's Webin this charming, emotionally touching children's fable from award-winning author Jeremy Strong, highly illustrated in black and white by Heegyum Kim, now in paperback. An extraordinary house on wheels is being towed along a forest track by doleful Moose. On board the house are philosophical Fox; distinguished Bear; theatrical Toucan, with his magnetic beak that always points north; argumentative Little Owl, and loving, excitable Young Llama. With nothing but her little blue suitcase, Fox has left home to join the animals' expedition to the Snowlands to see the Northern Lights. They encounter many ups and downs on their travels - and their journey's end will require the most courage of all... By turns funny and thoughtful, this is a brave, touching and timeless children's fable about friendship, art and the journey of a lifetime. This stunning book with its iconic animal characters has all the hallmarks of a future classic, with notes of The Jungle Bookand Charlotte's Web, ideal for fans of Sara Pennypacker's Paxand Iona Rangeley's Einstein the Penguin. With beautiful art and a courageous, touching message, this is perfect winter's tale for readers young and old, from age 7+. Themes of life and loss are handled with a lightness of touch, gentle humour and heart-warming hope and empathy.