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I loved how beautiful and poetic this book was, both in terms of writing and imagery. This book would actually be the absolute perfect bedtime story because of how serene the writing is, but it could also be read anytime because of how excellent it is. The writing was enough to let the reader in on the fox's life, but left some things out so that the reader could imagine some of their own conclusions/ideas/etc. As for the illustrations: they all connected very deeply to nature and how free it is. The illustrator conveyed this through different styles of "brushstrokes" and very intricate color combinations. In short, I loved reading this book and I know others will as well.

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Thanks to netgalley and publisher for this adorable arc! I loveee foxes so this was a cute quick read. Very colorful illustrations as well. A nice easy to read poem too from a US poet laureate!

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Join Fox for a day in his life! Lifelike illustrations, accompanied by lively text, show characteristics of this often-misunderstood mammal.

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I absolutely adored this little book! The poem is precious (also love that it’s non-rhyming, as most children's books rhyme), and the illustrations are stunning. I’ve been looking for more books to read to my young nephew and this one is definitely being added to the list!

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This is a stunningly illustrated poem about a fox.

Kids will enjoy the lyrical poem and the fun drawings.

It does make me think about how I have seen reports of foxes trying to domesticate themselves by approaching humans and trying to act like cats and dogs to get the same benefits of care.

Thank you to Net Galley and Lerner Publishing Group for the eARC!

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Thank you NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for the ARC!

Beautifully illustrated and written well, too. I would love to read more of Limón's work someday.

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Lovely, lovely, lovely. The story has a very Zen-like feel in its celebration of the joy of living simply.

Gorgeous art and a lovely message. I got chills at the end.

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This book is absolutely gorgeous!

The poem is a beautiful exploration of the life of a fox and the illustrations truly bring it to life for children. The book is elegant and beautiful with vivid, colorful illations that feel true to life without being too visually stimulating for young readers.

This would pair beautifully with a science unit focused on foxes, what a fantastic way to introduce poetry to children!

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Thank you to Ada Limón, Lerner Publishing Group, Carolrhoda Books ®, and Netgalley for this free advanced reader copy of "And, Too, the Fox" for an honest review. I've developed a mad adoration for Limón since discovering her work with the posting of the current US Poet Laureate. I have loved reading all of her poetry and speeches and newly discovered children's books through Netgalley. Like the last (the poem for the Europa capsule), this is warm, soft, and sweet, and the illustrations are filled with heart.

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The airworthiness is eye catching. The poems are easy to follow. Would be a good book to introduction of poetry or rhyming

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Most of the children's poetry books I've read contain rhyming which can be fun, but this book has a different poetic style. It exposes children to poetry outside of rhymes, which I think is nice. The book is both fun and calming to read because of this.

The artwork is absolutely beautiful. I think the soft colors make for a perfect fall read. The poetry is short and sweet, so kids can take the time to appreciate the art as well. It gets them to think about a fox's life and could be especially good for kids who are interested in art and animals.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

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The illustrations are beautiful. The poem is short. I read this to my 10 year old daughter and she said she enjoyed he poem and she thought “it was about the fox’s daily life and how he is unconcerned with what’s going on outside of his own lane”

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I have mixed feelings about this one, but I decided on 4 stars because of the refreshingly realistic lens of nature through the foxes perspective. The illustrations pair beautifully with the verse, resembling pages in a coloring book. Overall, it was thought-provoking and unique.

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I work with children grades K-5, and I could see many of those children picking up this book for the beautiful, eye-catching artwork. The poem itself was a bit underwhelming to me, though I do think it's written in an easily digestible way that will work well for a younger audience.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. The pictures were beautiful, however, I did not care for this book. I have two little children, and they prefer books with a clear storyline.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy!

I love Ada Limón's poetry, and this did not disappoint. Such a sweet and beautiful little jaunt, perfect for introducing younger readers to poetry and enjoyable for anyone else who picks it up!

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Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

This is a lovely little poetry children's book. The art is honestly more appealing than the actual poetry, though the poetry is nice on its own. Even as someone who doesn't like insects, the art made everything beautiful to look at.

The poetry itself was whimsical and floaty, and should be pretty comprehensible for younger readers.

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Thank you so much to the author and illustrator, Ada Limón and Gaby D'Alessandro, the publisher, Carolrhoda Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this children's book, And Too, the Fox, in digital form. I will post my review to Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble upon release!

This is a beautiful and sweet tale following a fox goes through its day, in its own simple and wonderful way. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, on another level. especially of the fox in the grass and nature scenes. I think the illustrations will capture a child's attention and imagination and the story will teach them something about life and nature. I loved the idea of the fox going about its day as if it's always play - an inspiration to remember to find joy in the little everyday tasks. This is a book parents will enjoy, too. There is also a sad reminder at the end about what might happen when we can't look out our windows in the early morning and see the simple beauty of a fox anymore; inspiration to move forward climate justice.

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