One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller
By Kate Read
The Story
One hungry fox with two sly eyes stalks three plump hens across a moonlit farmyard, and each page adds a new number and a new reason to hold your breath.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves counting things but wants the numbers to come with real tension, this one turns a farmyard into the scene of a slow, sneaky chase.
- Big idea: Numbers can carry suspense — counting itself becomes the thing that keeps you turning pages.
- Vibes: Moonlit, sly, quietly tense, satisfying
Perfect For Kids Who
- love counting to ten
- enjoy a bit of page-turning suspense
- like to spot new details on every page
- respond well to a story that builds toward a big finish
Ask Your Little Reader
- Counting & observation: Can you count the fox's sly eyes, then the three plump hens — what do you think you'll count next?
- Imagination: What do you think the fox is planning as it creeps through the moonlit farmyard?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the hens feel knowing a hungry fox is nearby?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the hens could do to stay safe from the fox?
- Art & illustration: How does the moonlight in the pictures make the story feel exciting or spooky?
