Fox Walked Alone

Plot Summary

Fox woke up.  Slipped out of his lair.  Looked.  Listened.  Sniffed.  There was something in the air…

Usually Fox sleeps in the day and hunts alone at night, but today something strange is happening.  Two by two, different animals pass by - mice and tortoises, leopards, wolves, and birds.  Fox decides to follow along on this mysterious journey.  It leads to a boat resting on a dusty plain - and to someone Fox never expected.  A beautiful retelling of the story of Noah's Ark, sure to please.

Awards

2010 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers

Reviews

"The quality of the wry, understated text and the fascinating, unusual illustrations make this version stand out in a crowded sea of Noah’s Ark interpretations." Kirkus Reviews

"The use of varying perspectives, such as from the tops of houses and the maze of the streets, allows readers to pause and take in the big picture." School Library Journal

"As with the Reid's previous Noah's ark volume, the illustrations--textured Pasticine flattened and shapped into an animal tableaux--will make readers look twice."
The Horn Book Guide

"Reid uses colored plasticine to create her unusual illustrations of attractive animals and settings...The bird's-eye view of the 'ruined city' catches the reader's attention with its many small details."

Children's Literature

"The mobile art is unusual and excellent while realistic in shape and color...The plot's tension is stronger than most stories for our youngest readers, and creates a dynamic, refreshing read."
Association of Jewish Libraries

"The pictures are nicely complemented by a bouncy rhyming text. this sweet tale of finding friends is a visual terat for children in preschool through second grade."
Catholic Library World

Associated Keywords
Noah's Ark; animals, folktale