Red Fox at Hickory Lane

Smithsonian's Backyard

by Kathleen M. Hollenbeck

Red Fox makes his way back to his mate and his four small kits. They spend the night feeding their young and teaching them to hunt. When a fierce coyote attacks the fox family, it will be up to their father to save them. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Red Fox at Hickory Lane is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations..Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!



Book
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- Appropriate for ages 3-9
- Paperback 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Picture Books

31 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my kid. Very good. I like how there's a cycle of life.

[Ali Book&Seaglasshunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids and I all love each book we’ve read from the Smithsonian Backyard series. We have purchased many for our own library at home. All of the books are realistic in both storyline and illustrations. They are engaging with a storybook feel, and pack in just enough interesting nonfiction facts which are told naturally throughout the book. The illustrations are detailed and beautiful, with plenty of colors and interesting elements.
This particular book follows the day of a red fox father as he hunts for food, plays with his kits, and protects his family.

[Octavia Cade · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another pleasant volume from the Smithsonian's Backyard series - as always, the illustrations here hold the real appeal. The text is pretty basic, as is of course appropriate for young children, but I feel as if there wasn't as much natural and scientific detail given here as there is in some of the other books in this series. Still, the baby foxes are very cute.

[Lisa DiGiacomo · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I like about this series is they are truthful. They speak of the fox killing the rabbit and mouse without showing it. Very discreet and beautiful books with honest information about nature.