BB Anth: Hattie&the Fox Bk1 Gr1/3 Review
I first discovered this book over 10 years ago when I was studying to become a teacher. Whilst on practical teaching placement, the Preschool teacher I was studying with introduced this book as her book of the week. The children were enthralled by the story, the sense of impending danger as the fox begins to emerge, the repetitious remarks that the animals make and the beautiful water coloured illustrations, all add up to a classic story for young children.
This story is so simple that children memorize it within a couple of tellings. You will find that you no longer needed to read the story yourself, the children will do it for you.
BB Anth: Hattie&the Fox Bk1 Gr1/3 Overview
Hattie the Hen spots danger -- but the goose and the pig and the sheep and the horse and the cow don't seem to care!
Young children will enjoy happy shivers of anticipation as this cumulative tale builds, and they'll be delighted by the final surprise, when everyone sees that what Hattie has been saying is true!
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Customer Reviews
Another Mem Fox Gem! - erinsan -
My son got this for his 2nd birthday and enjoys hearing me read it a lot. He loves to yell out "MOO!" at the end. The illustrations don't interest him so much, but that's fine. He still enjoys the story. We've not found a Mem Fox book yet that we don't love!
A little gem for the under five set - Lindag -
This charming story, with its repetitive refrain, is a perfect read-aloud. Add to that bright, cheery illustrations, and a surprise ending, and you have a sure winner.
Great story, good art work! - Mary Ann Craven - Fallbrook, CA USA
I absolutely love this book. I lost my first copy so replaced it. It is a story that can be read over and over again. It can even be acted out with puppets in the classroom because it is similar to The Little Red Hen, in that the kids can remember their lines very easily. The artwork is wonderful...a paper collage with ink details. Check the faces out at the end. Tooooo cute! I consider it a classic.
Fun to read with great pictures - Amanda Hamm - NC
Hattie is a favorite at our house. My two-year-old niece wants to hear it when she comes over as well. The repetition in this book works so well because of the natural rhythm it creates. That rhythm will please toddlers and preschoolers will love pointing out the approaching fox. You'll be reading this for years.
By the way, my son loves this book so much he named our Little People hen Hattie.
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