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Fox & Rabbit is the first in a graphic novel series from author Beth Ferry and illustrator Gergely Dudás for emerging readers about the simple magic of true friendship.

Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair! Whether searching for hidden treasure or planting a garden in their own backyard, Fox and Rabbit find everyday magic at every turn.

On this first adventure, the pair will discover some new favorite things like sunsets, dandelions, and cotton candy. And they’ll face new fears like heights, swimming, and (poisonous!) frogs. Thankfully, there’s nothing Fox and Rabbit can’t do together!

“Though sophisticated, this whimsical tale of friendship is sure to be a hit with young comics readers. A welcome addition to any graphic novel collection for young readers.” —School Library Journal

“The dynamic first in a graphic novel series ideal for early readers transitioning to chapter books.” —Publishers Weekly

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Fox & Rabbit Make Believe
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ISBN-13:	9781419740770
Publisher:	Abrams Fanfare
Publication date:	04/21/2020
Series:	Fox & Rabbit
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	376,758
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Beth Ferry is the author of many books for young readers, including Caveboy Crush and the New York Times bestselling Stick and Stone. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

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04/20/2020
The dynamic first in a graphic novel series ideal for early readers transitioning to chapter books, Ferry’s five interconnected stories feature the daily adventures of two affable anthropomorphized animal friends, Fox and Rabbit. In the first story, persistence and support win Rabbit a prize at the fair that ushers the friends toward their next adventure: the shore. There, Rabbit most overcome a big fear (“everything in the ocean scares me”) before the characters visit an island and collaborate on a garden and a lemonade stand. In moments of anxiety and irritation—recognizable situations that are relatable to the intended audience—Fox and Rabbit sometimes respond with annoyance (“I didn’t really see a crab. Stop copying me,” Fox, cross, says as the two point out creatures in the clouds). Still, their relationship models reciprocal patience and respect, and moments of tension serve to highlight the duo’s honest, constant companionability: Asked how Fox knew that Rabbit would like the ocean, Fox responds with an affectionate “Because I know you.” Dudas’s expressive, brightly colored illustrations are a seamless fit for this perceptive, character-driven volume about the power of true friendship. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 6–9. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

"Five laugh-out-loud stories celebrate an unlikely animal friendship. . . Picture-book author Ferry's first foray into comics is an infectiously chipper series opener." —Kirkus

"Though sophisticated, this whimsical tale of friendship is sure to be a hit with young comics readers. A welcome addition to any graphic novel collection for young readers." —School Library Journal

"The dynamic first in a graphic novel series ideal for early readers transitioning to chapter books." —Publishers Weekly

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04/01/2020
Gr 2–4—This collection of five stories centers on supportive pals Fox and Rabbit. Whether Rabbit is helping Fox work up the courage to ride the Ferris wheel or Fox is assuring a worried Rabbit that swimming is fun, the two friends conquer fears together. Although these tales can stand alone, kids will have more fun reading them as a whole, since each chapter ends with the friends discovering an item such as a beach ball or a treasure map that propels them toward their next adventure. Their comical and high-spirited banter, full of alliteration and rhymes, complements Dudás's colorful yet subtle cartoons. Using only the characters' eyes and eyebrows to express emotions, the art is simple at first glance but will reward close reading. This book requires a significant amount of comic literacy, including the ability to sequence events across upwards of nine panels per page, decipher multipanel wordless action scenes, and navigate series of back-and-forth word bubbles in a single panel. VERDICT Though sophisticated, this whimsical tale of friendship is sure to be a hit with young comics readers. A welcome addition to any graphic novel collection for young readers.—Amanda Melilli, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

School Library Journal

2019-12-08
Five laugh-out-loud stories celebrate an unlikely animal friendship.
Carefree Fox and worry-prone Rabbit show that opposites not only attract, but make for great comedy. In their first story together, the pair goes to the fair—which Fox loves because it starts with "F, just like Fox." While Rabbit gets a little miffed that all of the "un-fair" games are "broken," Fox keeps winning and winning. In a later story, the pair plant a garden using seeds they found on an adventure. The next day, their greens turn up gobbled (i.e., the vegetables were a little hard for Rabbit to resist). No matter the boon that graces them or mishap that befalls them, their friendship prevails. Picture-book author Ferry's first foray into comics is an infectiously chipper series opener. Though the panels never exceed nine per page, some complex layouts require familiarity with the medium. Dialogue appears both inside and outside of speech bubbles, mostly in short sentences voiced by separate speakers. Hungarian illustrator Dudás' full-color graphite and ink illustrations add a pitch-perfect warm and joyful spirit. A few full-page panels capture some truly magical and heartfelt moments, but humor is the tone du jour in these banter-filled stories. The punchline—a late-arriving turtle always asks the pair (or is it trio?) "What'd I miss?"—is the icing on the cake.
Excellent fun from panel to panel. (Graphic early reader. 6-9)

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