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Fox Cub

Name: Fox Cub
ISBN: 9780199186198

By John Foster

A lively fox cub discovers woodland words can hide a playful secret.

playful · rhyming · gentle · accessible

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse Nature

What is Fox Cub about?

Follow a lively fox cub through a playful story told in simple, memorable rhymes. With repeated sounds and familiar word patterns, the poem invites young readers to join in, spot rhyming words and enjoy the rhythm of the language. This gentle woodland tale is designed for children beginning to read independently, helping them build confidence while discovering a common rhyme family. The short text and engaging illustrations make it an accessible first step into reading stories in verse.

About the author

John Foster is a well-known British poet and author who loves writing funny and imaginative poems for children. Many young readers enjoy his popular collections, such as 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar' and 'The Poetry Chest.' John Foster's poems are full of clever wordplay and are great for reading aloud and sharing with friends.

Pages

8 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1998

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