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The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

by Peter Spier

A folk song brought to life in autumn color

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A folk song brought to life in autumn color

Peter Spier’s picture-book interpretation draws on a classic American folk song, following a fox through a New England town as it searches for a meal. The autumn setting—town streets, river, and fallen leaves—provides the backdrop for the fox’s nighttime journey. This 2014 edition restores the portions of the book that were originally printed in black and white, presenting Spier’s illustrations in color. The book’s appeal lies in the pairing of a familiar folk-song premise with detailed visual scenes that give young readers plenty to notice as the fox makes its way through the town.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in animal stories
  • Young readers who enjoy picture books inspired by folk songs
  • Families looking for an illustrated autumn-set story

Themes

Foxes and animal behaviorA nighttime search for foodNew England in autumnAmerican folk song

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Book overview

This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is a spirited take on a classic American folk song.

"[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful."--The New York Times

Over fifty years after he won a Caldecott Honor for The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, legendary illustrator Peter Spier went back to this time-honored favorite in 2014 to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. In this glowing, restored vision of Spier's beloved classic, follow the wily fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal, with tones and textures so vivid you can almost hear the crackle of crisp fall leaves and the ripples of the river in the moonlight.
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