Oh No! a Fox!

by Janet Morgan Stoeke

This fourth book in the Loopy Coop Hens series is full of laughs for little ones!

Midge, Pip and Dot are hens. They live on Loopy Coop Farm. One night, a fox finds their coop. Oh no!

The hens need help. Who will help? What about Rooster Sam? No help. What about the dog? No help. It’s up to Dot. That fox will have a silly surprise, and so will you!

This easy to read picture book from the author of Minerva Louise is a perfect pick for parents reading to their young ones for the first time.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Humor, Childrens, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2014

Reviews

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ages: 4 - 8

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[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny!

[pati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rooster bumbles around keeping the Loopy Coop Hens safe...he's a big chicken at heart, but somehow manages to keep the fox away. Hilarious!

[Arminzerella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sam the rooster is supposed to be on patrol, protecting his flock of hens. But when a fox threatens the girls, his response is to run away in a panic. This works out surprisingly well, as there's usually an accompanying crash or loud noise that *does* scare the fox away. But Dot the chicken knows she'd better come up with a better plan in case Sam's courage continues to fail him. Funny story, adorable illustrations, but Sam takes all the (undeserved) credit!

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Loopy Coop series in general is the pretty simple, straightforward farm antic adventures of a bunch of chickens. Here, they are taking precautions against a fox. Rooster Sam becomes an inadvertent hero protecting the hens. Silly and rather sweet, not too deep or challenging, this would be an easy addition to a storytime on farms, chickens, roosters, foxes, dogs, bravery, etc. or would be a good one to recommend to a beginning reader.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rooster Sam is supposed to be protecting the hen house but he is not the bravest rooster for the job. My son had fun reading this book and was laughing out loud most of the time before of the silly dog and rooster.

[Shiloah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun read aloud!

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading this to my granddaughter. Lots of action, emotions in a simple format.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 3 out of 5]

The rooster is really a coward but everyone thinks he is brave because he accidentally scares the fox away!

[Olivia S · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I LOVE Minerva Louise and was very excited about this book, it was a big disappointment. I found the story quite boring and un-funny, and ML was not even prominently featured. A let down.

[Gervy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for beginning readers.

[Hillary Anson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Summary: Rooster Sam is in charge of protecting the Hens and their coop, especially when it comes to the Fox. That being said, every time the Hens are in danger, Rooster Sam finds himself scared silly! Yet, Sam always finds a way to save the day. That won't stop the mean old Fox, for he has a new trick up his sleeve. Will Rooster Sam find a way to swallow his fear and save the Hens from trouble, or will he let the Fox get the best of him?

Activity: Divide your students up into small groups of three or four. Have each group develop a game plan for Rooster Sam to keep the Hens safe from the evil Fox. Let them get creative, but also make sure they are being school appropriate. Have them draw pictures or diagrams representing their plan, and share with the class. Discuss which plans would be more efficient in keeping the Hens safe.

Citation: Stoeke, J. (2014). Oh No! A Fox! New York: Penguin Group.

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Think early chapter book in a picture book package. Rooster Sam must guard the hens and protect them from the prowling fox, which he suceeds at even though his bravery slips a bit.

Colored pencil and gouache artwork. PreK-2.

[South Country Library Children's Department · Rating 2 out of 5]

As an adult I like the Loopy Coop Hens books, but I sometimes wonder how much of the humor the kids are really getting. My 7 year old daughter did say she liked it, and I think one appealed to her more than the others. I do love the expressive illustrations.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Loopy Coop Hens series by Janet Morgan Stoeke! Their humor is perfect for my preschool and kindergarten classes, even first grade at that. They also serve well for beginning readers. In this story, slapstick humor has Rooster Sam being the hero despite his cowardice and clumsiness.

[Danica Midlil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank goodness for Dot!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be fun to read aloud to a group of ECE children. It is funny and silly, and the repetition is attractive, as well. Great for interacting with the audience.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very funny book with illustrations worth a thousand words.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Will Rooster Sam say the hens by direct means or by some slapstick unintentional moves? This title is ok, but not much substance as a story, more of a visual "slapstick".

[Jessica Osborne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book about a clever hen who saves herself.

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

first book tommy tried reading with me.

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story is a bit too loopy, but the illustrations are somewhat amusing.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rooster Sam inadvertently saves the hens.

[Cindy Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is more of a beginning easy reader than picture book.