Foxes

One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller written and illustrated by Kate Read

An illustrated counting book in which one famished fox finds five snug eggs but must face three plump hens to get them.

Lawrence in the Fall by Matthew Farina

Lawrence the fox accompanies his father into the forest to collect something to take to his school show-and-tell, and while briefly lost and alone, Lawrence encounters the beauty of nature and finds exactly what he needs.

Fox and the Box written and illustrated by Yvonne Ivinson

A fox sets out across the sea in a floating box on a grand adventure full of endless possibilities.

Sun written and illustrated by Alison Oliver

Sun loves playing soccer but after seeing his brother, Pablo, making art he goes on an adventure with a fox and reconnects with his creative side.

A Fox Found a Box written and illustrated by Ged Adamson

When a little fox finds a radio, he shares the songs and music with his animal friends, but after it goes quiet, the little fox begins to hear the music found in nature.

Hello, Door by Alastair Heim

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a fox as he enters a home and walks through, greeting and taking various objects, until the owners return.

I am Not a Fox by Karina Wolf

When Luca arrives in a city, the dogs tell him he is a fox and not welcome in their park, so he sets out to discover which he is, dog or fox.

Little Fox in the Forest written and illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

A wordless picture book in which two friends follow a young fox deep into the woods and discover a wondrous and magical world.

Watersong by Tim McCanna

A fox’s journey to take shelter from a rainstorm, told entirely in onomatopoeia.

The Fox and the Wild written and illustrated by Clive McFarland

Fred is a city fox, but the city can be a scary place. It’s noisy, it’s smoky, and it’s often dangerous. One day, Fred sees a flock of birds flying over the rooftops. Where do they go? he wonders. When a bird tells him about the place called the wild, he decides to go in search of it. Will he find the wild? And what will happen if he does?

Nonfiction

Foxes by Laura F. Marsh

Mysterious, cunning, smart, and sleek, foxes are one of kids’ favorite animals. Learn all about this fantastic forest canine! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of foxes. Kids will learn all about fascinating foxes, including where they live, how they hunt, and what their families are like.

 

The Secret Life of the Red Fox by Laurence Pringle

The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bard, but the fox’s daily activities are known to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen.

Fox lesson plan: https://serceducationvolunteers.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/fox-lesson-plans-pre-k.pdf

Fox crafts: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/fox-crafts-for-kids/

Panda Power!

The Panda Problem by Deborah Underwood

A narrator’s story is disrupted by the main character (Panda) who refuses to play the part.

Flo by Kyo Maclear

While the other pandas try to rush her from one activity to another, Flo enjoys relaxing, stopping to smell the roses, and really seeing the world around her.

Queen Panda Can’t Sleep by Susanna Isern

When Queen Panda can’t sleep, animals from all over the world come to help her.

Amy the Red Panda is writing the best story in the world by Colleen A. F. Venable

Amy the Red Panda is trying to tell a story to her best friend, Mervin the Sloth, but the enthusiastic contributions of other animals threaten to spoil it.

Where My Feet Go written and illustrated by Birgitta Sif

A young panda uses his feet as a way to explore his imagination.

I’ll Wait, Mr. Panda written and illustrated by Steve Antony

Mr. Panda is making something, and all of his animal friends are interested–but only Penguin is willing to wait to see what it is.

Panda-monium at Peek Zoo by Kevin Waldron

Peek Zoo is holding an animal parade to celebrate the birth of their baby panda. But when the day arrives, nothing is ready. As Mr. Peek races around preparing, he leaves a trail of chaos. Thank goodness Mr. Peek’s son, Jimmy, is there to save the day and ensure the crowd gets the best animal parade ever.

Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep by Barney Saltzberg

High in the trees in the middle of the night, all of the pandas are sleeping except for Chengdu, who tries everything and still cannot fall asleep until he finds the perfect spot–atop his brother, Yuan.

Two Shy Pandas by Julia Jarman

Panda and Pandora live next to each other but never speak or play together because they are much too shy.

Xander’s panda party by Linda Sue Park

Xander Panda’s plan to host a panda party falls through, since he is the only panda at the zoo, but when he extends the invitation to all of the bears, complications ensue. Includes author’s note on the wonders of the animal kingdom and the international effort to save pandas from extinction.

Mrs. Harkness and the Panda by Alicia Potter

Traces the story of a 1930s female adventurer who brought America its first panda bear, describing how she inherited a seemingly impossible expedition from her explorer husband and defied period conventions to travel up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness to bring back an adorable panda cub she named Su Lin, which means “a little bit of something cute.

If You Were a Panda Bear by Florence Friedmann Minor

Pictures and rhyming text present some of the many extraordinary things bears can do. Includes facts about bears as well as related websites.

Non fiction

Baby Panda goes Wild by David Salomon

This book’s “up close and personal” photographs of pandas and its array of panda facts will captivate young nonfiction lovers. Readers will learn how one mother and her cub are being protected and raised in a Chinese panda reserve, which seeks to help this vulnerable species survive.

Camp Panda : Helping Cubs Return to the Wild by Catherine Thimmesh

A riveting, timely account of panda conservation efforts in China, perfect for budding environmentalists and activists.

Red Pandas by Josh Gregory

This book details the life and habits of red pandas.

My Whiskers are Long and White by Jessica Rudolph

What has a striped tail, red fur, and long, white whiskers? If you guessed a red panda, you’re right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos.

National Geographic Kids 10 facts about pandas: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/ten-panda-facts/

Red pandas: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/red-panda

Paper plate panda mask craft: https://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-4-fun-zoo-themed-party-crafts-for-kids-and-1-for-mom/