This is A Little Golden Book’s “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse” told by Patricia Scarry and illustrated by Richard Scarry. Did you know Little Golden Books were first published in 1942 and cost only $.25 a piece? This is Aesop’s Fable about two very different mice, one from the country and one from the city. The country mouse is open to experiencing city life, but soon learns that the she’s better suited to the simple ways of the country. To follow along with your own copy of this book, visit your local library! If you find a different version of this story, please share with me in the comments!
Orangutan, A Day in the Rainforest Canopy by Rita Goldner: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox
“Orangutan, A Day in the Rainforest Canopy” was written and illustrated by Rita Goldner. “When a young orangutan wakes in his nest of leaves, his day in the rainforest begins. He swings through the canopy searching for food, visits the river below, and encounters other Borneo wildlife, some of which create danger. At day’s end, he settles into a new nest of leaves, ready for another adventure tomorrow.”
*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the publisher.
Raam by Narsingh K. Khalsa: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox
“Raam” was written and illustrated by Narsingh K. Khalsa. “Through the simple yet elegant illustrations and sweetly spoken text, we feel that we know Raam, a young Sikh boy, who discovers the natural world through play…as is the birthright of every child.”
*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Nursing K. Khalsa.
Book Trailer for Babies Nurse ~ Así se alimentan los bebés by Phoebe Fox
Book Trailer for the award-winning picture book, Babies Nurse ~ Así se alimentan los bebés, written by Phoebe Fox and illustrated by Jim Fox.
Click here to order a signed copy of Babies Nurse ~ Así se alimentan los bebés (Bilingual Edition)
Click here to order a signed copy of Babies Nurse (English Edition)
Payson Book Festival “Storytime with Phoebe Fox”
The Payson Book Festival will be held at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Ballroom in beautiful Payson, AZ. The festival runs 9 am- 3:30 pm. Join Phoebe Fox at noon for Storytime! There will be lots of fun for the whole family!
Arizona Authors’ Summertime Storytelling & Craft Saturdays with Phoebe Fox & Jim Fox
“Storytime Saturdays” on YouTube ~ New Episode
Discover a new story with Author Phoebe Fox every Saturday on the Mamafox Books’ Youtube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe, and please leave comments and requests for your favorite stories!
“Storytime Saturdays” on YouTube ~ New Episode
Discover a new story with Author Phoebe Fox every Saturday on the Mamafox Books’ Youtube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe, and please leave comments and requests for your favorite stories!
“Storytime Saturdays” on YouTube ~ New Episode
Discover a new story with Author Phoebe Fox every Saturday on the Mamafox Books’ Youtube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe, and please leave comments and requests for your favorite stories!
“Storytime Saturdays” on YouTube ~ New Episode
Discover a new story with Author Phoebe Fox every Saturday on the Mamafox Books’ Youtube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe, and please leave comments and requests for your favorite stories!
“Storytime Saturdays” on YouTube ~ New Episode
Discover a new story with Author Phoebe Fox every Saturday on the Mamafox Books’ Youtube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe, and please leave comments and requests for your favorite stories!
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!
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!
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.
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.
My Magic Hat Rules by Debi Novotny: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox
Meet former Kindergarten Teacher and Arizona Author, Debi Novotny, and get a sneak peek at her book “My Magic Hat Rules!” This book was written to help children learn how to read, and was illustrated by Thea Schaeffer.
Starry Gets Lost: Read Aloud with the Author, Phoebe Fox
“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.”
Tucson Festival of Books’ Storytime with Mamafox Books
Children’s Author Phoebe Fox and Illustrator Nikki Brzescinski host storytime at the Tucson Festival of Books in the Tent for Tots. Nikki shows the children how to draw “Starry the Sheep” from the book “Starry Gets Lost.”
Good Morning Arizona News Channel 3 Interview with Phoebe Fox for “Panda Proud” at St. Thomas School
It’s Read Across America Day at St. Thomas the Apostle School, and News Channel 3 interviews Phoebe Fox about her new picture book, “Panda Proud.”
Adorable Toddler Thumbs through “Starry’s Haircut”
*Permission for sharing this video was given by the mother of this little one.
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.
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!
Millie Waits for the Mail by Alexander Steffensmeier: Read Aloud with Phoebe Fox
“Millie Waits for the Mail” is written and illustrated by Alexander Steffensmeier. Millie the puppet helps Phoebe Fox with this delightful read-aloud about a cow who loves to scare the mail carrier!
Toddler Review of “Up Up Up” by Phoebe Fox
This little boy loves the story of “Up Up Up”!
*Permission for sharing this video was given by the mother of this little one.
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