Fox: A Circle of Life Story

Fox: A Circle of Life Story is a 2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F prize-winning book that explores the scientific concept of death and new life, helping children understand the world and process grief.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 48 pages
\n Publication date: 01 October 2020
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Winner of the 2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F prize for Excellence in Science Books!




This captivating book is the ideal tool for engaging children in conversations about death. The Guardian has hailed it as the perfect choice for initiating such discussions.


In the enchanting forest adorned with frost during the early spring season, a fox embarks on a noble quest to procure nourishment for her three adorable cubs. As they mature, she imparts valuable survival skills to them, ensuring their well-being in the wild. However, fate intervenes one day, and the fox passes away. Her earthly remains return to the soil, the grass, and the air, enriching the world around her and revitalizing the forest.


Death, rather than being a mere conclusion, holds a profound significance as a catalyst for new life. Fox: A Circle of Life Story addresses the fundamental scientific inquiry: What transpires after our demise? By seamlessly blending an evocative non-fiction narrative with breathtaking illustrations, this book empowers parents and children to explore the intricacies of life and death. It introduces the scientific concept that death signifies the beginning of a new life cycle, offering a perspective that is equally captivating and awe-inspiring as traditional storytelling.


Fox: A Circle of Life Story seamlessly harmonizes narrative and science to elucidate this complex concept to children who have experienced the loss of a beloved pet or a cherished loved one, or to those who possess a genuine curiosity about the mysteries of death and its aftermath.


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\n Weight: 536g\n
Dimension: 257 x 256 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526600776\n \n