Argyle Fox

Tourneau, M. L. (2017). Argyle Fox. Indianapolis, IN: Tanglewood.

32 pages, K-2, fiction, ISBN 978-1939100092

A fox calls Argyle wanted to go out to play even though his mother warned him that his playing card will blow away on a windy day. He built a card tower outside, but it tore down by the wind immediately. His other friends also warn him to give up and discourage him subsequent ill-fated games—including role-playing as a spider, pirate, and knight; however, he ignored all the warning. When everyone discourages him, his mother encouraged him that if he wanted to play outside he should think about other activities instead of a playing cards. Because of the courage of his mother, he made a kite with his friends. He had so much fun on a windy day.  On the other hand, with the wonderful pictures in the book made the story more vivid.

This is an amazing book to teach students not to give up although people discourage them. They need to believe themselves that they can do it if they have faith. Also, this book encourages students to use their creativity to make their life fruitful and wonderful.

Reviewed by Karman A