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One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller

by Kate Read

Counting in a moonlit farmyard

Critically Recognized
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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book

    Named an Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book.

  • Editorial selection

    ALSC Notable Children's Book

    Selected as an ALSC Notable Children's Book.

  • Critical praise

    School Library Journal starred review

    Received a starred review; the review praises the book as stunning and anticipates repeated readings.

AlbakiReads Editorial

Counting in a moonlit farmyard

One fox, two eyes, and three hens set up a counting sequence with a story-shaped sense of danger. Each page offers something different to count as the fox prowls through the farmyard, linking early number practice to a simple narrative thread. The moonlit setting and colorful illustrations give the counting a dramatic visual frame, while the book’s stated focus remains on numbers from one to ten. Its combination of counting and read-aloud storytelling makes the numbers part of a shared picture-book experience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for very young children beginning to count from one to ten.
  • Useful for caregivers or educators seeking a counting-focused read-aloud.
  • For young readers who enjoy farmyard animals and a mild story of pursuit.

Themes

Counting and early number learningFarmyard animalsPursuit and suspense

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Book overview

Counting from one to ten has never been so thrilling in this Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book and recipient of the Mathical Book Prize from Kate Read!

One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl . . . three plump hens had better watch out! Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard.

With something different to count on each page, this gripping tale introduces page-turning tension to young readers in an age-appropriate way. Great for early education and read alouds, this fun numbers introduction has a hugely satisfying ending that's sure to delight! Pluck up this one up for your little math enthusiast today and check out the available activity kit online.

Also by Kate Read: Hey! A Colorful Mystery, a perfect selection on color vocabulary for budding artists.

"Stunning... Count on requests for many readings." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book
Recipient of the Mathical Book Prize Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended)
Parents' Choice Gold Award Recipient
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens
Cybils (Fiction Picture Books)
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A NYPL Best Book for Kids
A CCBC Choice
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