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This winter story uses cheerful woodland creatures to inspire acts of kindness to be shared by readers of all ages.
A "Mom's Choice Award Winner"!
Tip toe, tip toe, crackle, crunch! Chipper the Fox sneaks through the forest to spread cheer to his weary friends. Will his merry making be a success? Or will a smelly fish disaster and a log pile tumble ruin his plans?
This rhyming, arctic tale of Chipper's quest to spread kindness through acts of gracious giving is a lesson for all that love always wins.
Chipper the Arctic Fox is sly and swift, and he uses his many talents to bring joy to his woodland friends. It has been a difficult year for the creatures of Arctic Land, and this season is proving to be even more worrisome. Gus’s injured flipper impairs his ability to catch fish, Scout’s den is frightfully cold, and Marta is feeling blue as winter descends upon her. Through quick thinking and kind motivations, Chipper does what he can to improve life for his companions and inspires them to join together in the spirit of camaraderie.
This winter-themed picture book is well suited to young children to enjoy in a read aloud setting. Short phrases appear on each page and are often printed in unusual and playful shapes, which adds to textual awareness for pre- and early-readers. These lines occasionally rhyme, which adds an enjoyable rhythm to those segments of the narrative. A repetitive structure enhances comfort and confidence as readers engage with this story, building an expectation of action as the story progresses. Though the plot feels disjointed at times, the overall message is clear and children will be inspired to show acts of kindness of their own after reading Chipper’s story.
Soft, cheerful illustrations permeate the narrative, folding readers into the feeling of a winter wonderland. Pine trees are frosted with snow, pine cones and red birds adorn their branches, and the woodland creatures are accented with human garments like scarves and hats. Cheerful expressions are found on each of the characters’ faces, and the anthropomorphic approach to their presentation will endear young readers to them all. Delightful details are included in each page, encouraging young readers to spend time investigating the illustrations as they engage with the story.
This tale is a lovely, nondenominational approach to the winter holiday season for preschool-aged readers. Gifts are shared among the woodland animals, but there is no overt mention of any specific celebration; rather, the presents are based solely on kindness and wanting to share with friends. Readers will enjoy the visual component of this story and the overall message it imparts. This book is a cheerful addition to libraries for young children.
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Synopsis
A "Mom's Choice Award Winner"!
Tip toe, tip toe, crackle, crunch! Chipper the Fox sneaks through the forest to spread cheer to his weary friends. Will his merry making be a success? Or will a smelly fish disaster and a log pile tumble ruin his plans?
This rhyming, arctic tale of Chipper's quest to spread kindness through acts of gracious giving is a lesson for all that love always wins.
About the author
I’m a fun wife, and imperfect mom of 3 crazy kiddos and 2 little lemon (problematic) dogs. I try to live my strengths the best I can. I like to say I am creative, not crafty. I let my kids mix the play doh. I bake fun birthday cakes. I love a homemade valentine and a school project. view profile
Published on October 01, 2021
0-1000 words
Genre: Picture Books
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