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Who's afraid of the fox in the dark? Rabbit is. So are Duck, Mouse, and Lamb. They all squish into Rabbit's house to hide. But is the fox really as scary as they think? Full color.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-A hungry fox is hunting for a meal. Rabbit senses his presence and scampers home as fast as he can. Slamming the door behind him, he takes a moment to breathe when a dreaded knock comes at the door. Could it be the fox, boldly coming after his dinner? No, it is Duck, who is also seeking shelter. Though Rabbit is reluctant to share his bed, he welcomes him in. Soon Mouse and Lamb join the two, and the entire troop is squashed in the too-small bed. When another knock comes, Duck throws open the door without a thought to find Fox Cub on the doorstep. The mortified animals are relieved to discover he is in need of comfort and a bed as he has lost his mother. Not far behind is toothsome Mother Fox, who is so relieved to find her baby safe that she offers her soft, furry body as a cozy bed for the entire gang. Allwright's warm and comforting mixed-media illustrations are full of soft lines and earth tones, which balance the threat felt by the animals and make Rabbit's home a safe haven. Young children will squeal every time they hear the knock at the door, but will be relieved by the gentle ending.-Heather Acerro, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Running from a "fox in the dark," Rabbit sprints home and slams the door. Suddenly, there's a knock. One by one, other animals afraid of the fox seek shelter with Rabbit. Finally, "rat-a-tat-tat"; a fox cub is outside, crying for Mom...who shows up looking for her baby. Soft, appropriately dark illustrations give life to the animals in this rhyming tale. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Fear of the fox makes strange bedfellows. Under the light of a full moon, Rabbit runs for his life, pursued by a fox. He reaches home just in time. A rat-a-tat-tat at the door sends Rabbit's ears straight up. It's not Fox, but a Duck, like Rabbit seeking safety. Rabbit reluctantly agrees to share his bed with Duck, but no sooner has the pair settled in than there's another rat-a-tat-tat. A tired mouse seeks shelter, then a little lamb. The bed is getting comically crowded. Another knock: It's "A Fox in the Dark!" But--it's just a small, scared fox looking for his mother. Young readers should be able to guess who knocks on the door next. In the end, big mommy Fox provides a snug sleeping place for all the other animals. Green's text is written in a gentle rhyme, and Allwright makes all the animals adorable. She varies her compositions inventively, incorporating some graphic-style storytelling and capitalizing on the contrast between Rabbit's lantern light and the surrounding shadows. Just right for a bedtime story. (Picture book. 3-6)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
