Ferdinand Fox and the Lost Boy: A Heartwarming Story for Kids
Hello from London (25th November 2024), where we were battered by Storm Bert all of yesterday. If you’ve been affected in the UK I do hope you and your family are safe. 
It’s been a busy last few weeks but I am thrilled to let you know that Ferdinand Fox and the Lost Boy, the third book in my Ferdinand Fox rhyming picture book series is finally here. 
This fun and heartwarming tale, in which Ferdinand saves the day, is perfect to read aloud to ages 3-5, or for early readers age 6+ to read and enjoy themselves. (Adults love it too, btw!) Scroll down to find out more.
About the storyWhen Ferdinand Fox hears a cry for help near the railway track, he leads rescuers to a lost little boy. The story ends happily, as the little boy and his mother are reunited, but will anyone realise who the real hero is?
Accompanied by Andrew Smith’s beautiful illustrations, Ferdinand Fox and the Lost Boy offers young readers simple messages about bravery, kindness and unexpected friendship. By the end, they discover that unsung heroes come in all shapes, sizes – and species..!
The inspiration behind the storyFerdinand Fox and the Lost Boy was sparked by a moment near Barnes Bridge Railway Station, close to where I live on the west edge of London. Late one afternoon, I saw a beautiful fox trotting up the station steps towards the platform – probably the same fox I had seen on the far side of the bridge a few weeks earlier, and which inspired Ferdinand Fox and the Hedgehog.
The station sits beside the River Thames (which is tidal) and the trains cross the river to reach the platform. As I watched the fox disappear up the steps, I assumed he had gone to look for food, but then had one of my ‘tingly feelings’ and began wondering if there was more to his journey.
Already knowing how kind and confident Ferdinand was from my earlier two stories, something began to tell me that he might have a habit of quietly ‘saving the day.’ And so, the idea of a lost boy began to bubble up. 
Ferdinand hears the young boy’s cries
Ferdinand soon finds the young boy and reassures him before going to find help… A happy ending ensues, but only the little boy knows who really saved him.
If you’ve children, grandchildren, nephews or nieces I hope you’ll be tempted by this magical tale. It was such fun to write and has been in the drawer for far too long! I am certain that, along with Andrew Smith’s stunning illustrations, it will delight the young (and older!) readers in your life, and they’ll want to return to it again and again. 
The book is currently available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. It can be read as an eBook on tablets, phones or the Kindle Fire using the free Kindle App, and is free with Kindle Unlimited. It will be available from other stores in paperback in the next few weeks.
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Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!
Happy Thanksgiving this week to my American friends and followers – I hope you all have a wonderful celebration with your families. Having lived in the States for two years, I know what a special time it is! Enjoy!
See you in December
That’s it for now. With the holiday season upon us I will be in touch again in early December to remind you about my Christmas picture book (Affiliate link) more news, and other titles!
With very best wishes,
Karen
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