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Children's Author Phoebe Fox

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The Little Red Hen: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox

This version of “The Little Red Hen” was illustrated by Linda McQueen. Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat and is determined to bake a loaf of bread. Will lazy Dog, vain Cat, and gossipy Goose help her with the tasks it takes to grow the wheat and make the bread, or are they only interested in tasting the reward? The Little Red Hen is an excellent book to spur a philosophical discussion with children. Try asking them questions such as: Should the other animals help Little Red Hen? Why or why not? Should Little Red Hen be more forgiving? Why do you think so? etc. To follow along with your own copy of this book, visit your local library. If you find another version of this story, feel free to tell me about it in the comments!

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The Gingerbread Man: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox

This version of “The Gingerbread Man” is by El Frieda. “Run, run, as fast as you can!” The farmer and his wife, the little boy, and the little girl just cannot catch the naughty little gingerbread man. But he needs to watch out for the sly fox! To follow along with your own copy of this book, visit your local library. If you find a different version of this story, make sure to tell me about it in the comments!

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Blueberry Bear by Eileen Pieczonka: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox

“Blueberry Bear” was written by Eileen Pieczonka and illustrated by Romi Caron. “A pup named Bear and blueberries add up to a whole lot of bubba-baloo-ba trouble. How does Bear turn so blue and how does she get the name Blueberry Bear?”

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Eileen Pieczonka.

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Rocket Shoes by Sharon Skinner: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox

“Rocket Shoes” was written by Sharon Skinner and illustrated by Ward Jenkins. “A rhyming story for every kid who wants to fly—and wonders when it’s okay to break the rules. Like all children, José dreams of flying. So he works hard to buy a pair of rocket shoes that let him jet into the atmosphere. But all those spins, kicks, and airborne tricks cause such a ruckus around town that the mayor bans the shoes and shuts down the factory. Then, one day, during a terrible snowstorm, José hears a cry: his neighbor’s in danger—and he can only help her if he puts on the shoes. Will José dare to break the rules and save the day?”

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Sharon Skinner.

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Starry Gets Lost: Read Aloud with the Author, Phoebe Fox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvvXXLanbWU

“Starry Gets Lost” was written by Phoebe Fox and illustrated by Nikki Brzescinski. “The children and teachers have gone on a field trip, and Starry the Sheep has been left all alone. She’s curious and a bit concerned… Where did they go? Will they ever come back? Readers will be delighted as they follow Starry on her search to find her treasured friends.”

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The Little Engine That Could: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox

“The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper is a classic children’s book about perseverance and optimism. “The Little Engine That Could” tells the story of a broken down train, carrying toys and treats for all the good little boys and girls who live over the mountain. Three engines pass and do not help the poor train. Finally, a little blue engine is willing to try on his own.

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Babies Nurse by Phoebe Fox: Book Launch at the Uptown Farmers’ Market!

The Uptown Farmers’ Market in Phoenix, AZ is every Wednesday and Saturday on the corner of Central and Bethany Home Rd. On November 3, my father-in-law Jim Fox and I held a book launch for a our new book, Babies Nurse! I hosted a storytime and read Babies Nurse, as well as my other books. Everyone was stunned to see how tall Jim Fox is in person!

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