Valentine Foxes

by Clyde Watson

"Mother Fox is the most unflappable parent imaginable as her cubs help her prepare a family surprise for Valentine's Day, and make a frightful mess. . . . The layout has been carefully done, with good-sized type and generous white borders, so that beginning readers, as well as lap-sitters, can enjoy this story".--School Library Journal.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile, Love, Holiday

32 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1989

About the author

Clyde Watson is a children's book author. She is the daughter of Nancy Dingman Watson and Aldren A. Watson and the sister of Wendy Watson.

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anyone who's had small children knows that sometimes the little ones' efforts to help only hinder, and make more work for the adult in the room.

Mrs. Fox is working hard to prepare for a special Valentine's Day, and her kits keep creating messes. She proves to be much more patient than I would be in that situation. Luckily, there's a sweet and happy ending for all . . . albeit a chaotic one.

[Rebecca Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly I felt sorry for mom fox as the kids were trying to make a valentine's day surprise but made a mess of the house (and didn't really help clean up). Cute story but I felt exhausted by the end of it.

[RG · Rating 5 out of 5]

These kits just want to give their parents a happy Valentine's Day! So adorable and I love that there is a recipe in the back.

[Bree Sotirovich · Rating 3 out of 5]

a little long for a class read-aloud. best saved for a bedtime story. it was very cute, if a bit dated on the illustrations.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute book about a family of foxes that make a big mess in an effort to have Valentine surprises.

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt exhausted for this poor mamma fox! It was nice that the children wanted to make a valentine for their parents. But they made a mess all over the house doing it and seemed to not care!