The Fox in Peppergreen Socks
Childrens Book Series
Into the Woods for a Basket of Soup
The fox and the animals are witnessed by a young boy who is very sad. The animals and their antics cheer him up.
A young boy is sitting on his porch at dusk. He is wondering what to do next. He is bored and sad. There are no children to play with. He is wishing he has some company. He begins to listen to the sounds around him in the night. The trees are rustling.
Then he notices some movement in the woods in front of him.
What are the animals up to? He observes an interesting sight; a group of animals are getting together to share a meal!
The boy becomes very interested in the fox. Into the Woods for a Basket of Soup is a Read and Learn Publication. The illustrations are designed to be provocative. The reader is provided with opportunities to learn and to teach, a new word, an idea or concept.
At the back of the book, find fun facts about the animals in this book and how they live. You will also find some questions for discussion.
How the Fox Got his Socks
Relates the story of how the fox was given his socks by a kindly old gentleman living in the woods. The fox was rewarded for his kindness and bravery.
How the Fox got His Socks is beautifully illustrated children’s book tells a tale of compassion. When the fox is caught in a trap in the forest, he is rescued by a kind elderly gentleman whom we suspect is a wizard, fox returns the kindness by bringing the gentleman his lost watch.
In turn, the fox receives a pair of magical, bright green, (pepper green socks). The wizard names the fox Fips and tells him that the socks will bring
About new adventures and opportunities to help others. This book is written in rhyme. Rhyming is an excellent way for young readers to remember a story and develop phonemic awareness which is a necessary early literacy skill. Kimberly Smith Andreadis has succeeded in providing a beautiful story that at the same time provides instruction. I highly recommend this book to parents and teachers who want to ignite the imagination of their children and students while teaching them vocabulary and life lessons. Rebekah Keener has provided the most imaginative illustrations so that all of the characters come alive on the page.
Liz Bikakis, M.Ed. Reading Specialist, Literacy Consultant Montgomery County Maryland
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The Lonely Badger
This beautifully illustrated children’s book helps us understand how best to treat our friends.
The other animals do not want to be near Badger and he cannot understand why. After all, he is the cleanest animal in the forest, but he is very lonely!
Why has he lost all his friends?
FIPS, (the fox in pepper green socks) meets unhappy Badger, crying in the forest and believes that with the power of his special socks he can guide Badger to treat his friends according to the Golden Rule.
This book is written in rhyme. Rhyming is an excellent way for young readers to remember a story and develop phonemic awareness which is a necessary early literacy skill. As a “read to your child” book, The Lonely Badger is a learning experience and is helpful for any child finding it difficult to make friends.
Kimberly Smith Andreadis has succeeded in providing a beautiful story that at the same time provides instruction. I highly recommend this book to parents and teachers who want to ignite the imagination of their children and students while teaching them vocabulary and life lessons.
Liz Bikakis, M.Ed. Reading Specialist, Literacy Consultant Montgomery County Marylan
About the Book (Designed for Ages 4 to 10)