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Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills
Winter is here, and snow covers the woods like a cold blanket. Mr. Fox has his enormous scarf to keep him warm, but it is almost TOO big -- he can't help but trip over it and get caught on tree branches all the time. But as embarrassing as that is, it is even more humiliating when trying to catch the eye of a beautiful lady!
This new series paints a tender and colorful portrait of everyday Life, showing that behind every flaw or weakness can lie charm and strength. Readers will recognize their own neighbors, friends, and family members in the endearing animal characters within this forest community. In this second volume, a self-assured fox tries to stay warm with his ridiculously log scarf, but winds up having to deal with the embarrassment of getting caught up in everything… especially embarrassing in front of the pretty lady fox he’s trying to impress! A warm-hearted and simple romance tale suitable for all ages.
The stories in this four-book series take place in the same forest over the course of four seasons. Each can be read independently, exploring the complexity and richness of relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. As both writer and illustrator, the author doesn’t rely on text to convey emotions, oscillating between a clever dose of dialogue and wordless passages to makes these stories accessible to young readers starting as young as 5 years old.
Presenting a graphic universe somewhere between Michel Plessix’s adaptations of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and the cartoons of Walt Disney (in particular those created by Don Bluth, such as THE RESCUERS and ROBIN HOOD), Dav gently conveys each season through a changing palette of colors and rounded designs.
This new series paints a tender and colorful portrait of everyday Life, showing that behind every flaw or weakness can lie charm and strength. Readers will recognize their own neighbors, friends, and family members in the endearing animal characters within this forest community. In this second volume, a self-assured fox tries to stay warm with his ridiculously log scarf, but winds up having to deal with the embarrassment of getting caught up in everything… especially embarrassing in front of the pretty lady fox he’s trying to impress! A warm-hearted and simple romance tale suitable for all ages.
The stories in this four-book series take place in the same forest over the course of four seasons. Each can be read independently, exploring the complexity and richness of relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. As both writer and illustrator, the author doesn’t rely on text to convey emotions, oscillating between a clever dose of dialogue and wordless passages to makes these stories accessible to young readers starting as young as 5 years old.
Presenting a graphic universe somewhere between Michel Plessix’s adaptations of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and the cartoons of Walt Disney (in particular those created by Don Bluth, such as THE RESCUERS and ROBIN HOOD), Dav gently conveys each season through a changing palette of colors and rounded designs.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published December 14, 2021
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November 19, 2021
This one is really cute and funny!
A love story of two cute animals! One is pretty impatient and impulsive. The other is quite the opposite.
The illustrations are amazing! It feels like I was watching a really amazing cartoon show while reading this storybook. Well done I would say.
And yes, I cannot wait for the winter!
Thank you author/artist for the advance reader copy.
A love story of two cute animals! One is pretty impatient and impulsive. The other is quite the opposite.
The illustrations are amazing! It feels like I was watching a really amazing cartoon show while reading this storybook. Well done I would say.
And yes, I cannot wait for the winter!
Thank you author/artist for the advance reader copy.
January 9, 2022
It’s winter and Mr. Fox is having a world of trouble with his scarf of misfortune. He constantly trips over it and gets it caught on things. It has the tendency to want to strangle him any chance it gets. Already frustrated and embarrassed, Mr. Fox becomes increasingly mortified when his struggles catch the attention of a pretty lady fox.
Mr. Fox gave me some Wile E. Coyote vibes. Anything that could go wrong with this scarf did and the part of me that wasn’t smiling at Mr. Fox’s expressions as his misfortune multiplied wanted to tell him that if he wrapped the scarf just a few more times around his neck, he’d be warmer and there’d be the added bonus of it no longer being a trip hazard. That would have taken all the fun out of it, though, so I stayed quiet.
There’s a cameo from Grumpf, from The Autumn of Mister Grumpf, who still seems pretty grumpy. At least he doesn’t have to worry about autumn leaves piling up outside his door anymore.
The illustrations are just as endearing as the ones in the first book of the series. The animals are so expressive and the colours, even in winter, are vibrant.
I’m looking forward to finding out what happens Beneath the Trees in spring.
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Magnetic Press and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this picture book.
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Mr. Fox gave me some Wile E. Coyote vibes. Anything that could go wrong with this scarf did and the part of me that wasn’t smiling at Mr. Fox’s expressions as his misfortune multiplied wanted to tell him that if he wrapped the scarf just a few more times around his neck, he’d be warmer and there’d be the added bonus of it no longer being a trip hazard. That would have taken all the fun out of it, though, so I stayed quiet.
There’s a cameo from Grumpf, from The Autumn of Mister Grumpf, who still seems pretty grumpy. At least he doesn’t have to worry about autumn leaves piling up outside his door anymore.
The illustrations are just as endearing as the ones in the first book of the series. The animals are so expressive and the colours, even in winter, are vibrant.
I’m looking forward to finding out what happens Beneath the Trees in spring.
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Magnetic Press and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this picture book.
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November 14, 2021
3.5 Stars
Umm… okay… Winter Chills is about Mr. Fox, whose long red scarf is troubling him. He slips, trips, stumbles, falls, slides, and whatnot, all thanks to the scarf that’s too big. He refuses help and finds it awkward to talk to a pretty Miss Fox.
However, Miss Fox takes things into her hands, and they finally have a lovey-dovey scene in the snow. Never mind that Mr. Fox looks like he’s being strangled by the scarf.
That’s the story. It’s more of a comic strip than a story for kids. The illustrations are really good. For me, that’s the only plus point of the book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Magnetic Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#BeneaththeTreesWinterChills #NetGalley
Umm… okay… Winter Chills is about Mr. Fox, whose long red scarf is troubling him. He slips, trips, stumbles, falls, slides, and whatnot, all thanks to the scarf that’s too big. He refuses help and finds it awkward to talk to a pretty Miss Fox.
However, Miss Fox takes things into her hands, and they finally have a lovey-dovey scene in the snow. Never mind that Mr. Fox looks like he’s being strangled by the scarf.
That’s the story. It’s more of a comic strip than a story for kids. The illustrations are really good. For me, that’s the only plus point of the book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Magnetic Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#BeneaththeTreesWinterChills #NetGalley
November 10, 2021
I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!
Thank you, Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley, for allowing me access to this children's title. I have found one to add to my future (maybe) little one's self and my coming soon niece's.
All opinions are my own!
I have just preordered this book because the art, the story and the adorableness is too much to resist.
The artwork reminds me of classic Disney with more life, and the story has a natural sweet worldness to it that both kids and adults will love.
Thank you, Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley, for allowing me access to this children's title. I have found one to add to my future (maybe) little one's self and my coming soon niece's.
All opinions are my own!
I have just preordered this book because the art, the story and the adorableness is too much to resist.
The artwork reminds me of classic Disney with more life, and the story has a natural sweet worldness to it that both kids and adults will love.
December 12, 2021
I am so glad that I found these lovely children's picture books by Dav; not only are they beautifully illustrated, the story is sweet and funny [and short enough that little littles won't get bored and long enough for regular littles to fully enjoy the story] and offers plenty of opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk about what is going on with Mr. Fox and how it isn't a bad thing to ask for help when it is needed and how to find humor in situations that don't seem obviously funny. It also shows how to talk to someone you might be shy around and how that can lead to a lovely friendship. Overall, this is simply a gorgeous book and perfect for a cold winter's day. I am really looking forward to a book all about Spring!! :-)
Thank you to NetGalley, Dav, and Diamond Book Distributors/Magnetic Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, Dav, and Diamond Book Distributors/Magnetic Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 3, 2021
Charming illustrations (hearkening back to Disney cel-based animated movies of the past) show a fox contending with his too-long scarf as he trudges through a snowy forest. After a series of clumsy mishaps, many of which are witnessed by a pretty vixen, the fox discards the hated scarf, only to find it comes in handy later.
I felt sorry for the fox as he just kept getting covered in snow or falling down, but I loved the illustrations. I could feel the cold air and the snow on the back of my neck every time the poor fox ended up covered in the white stuff.
Thank you to Netgalley and to Diamond Book Distributors for this ARC in exchange for my review.
I felt sorry for the fox as he just kept getting covered in snow or falling down, but I loved the illustrations. I could feel the cold air and the snow on the back of my neck every time the poor fox ended up covered in the white stuff.
Thank you to Netgalley and to Diamond Book Distributors for this ARC in exchange for my review.
November 28, 2021
Mr. Fox is having trouble with his very, VERY long scarf. He trips and falls repeatedly, which is pretty embarrassing when he spies a lady fox he'd like to impress.
This is some silly, slapstick fun for kids (and discerning grownups). The artwork is lovely, and there are tons of laugh-out-loud moments. PLUS, there's a big old AWWWW ending.
Reading this made my day!
Look for it mid-December.
Many, many thanks to NetGalley and Magnetic Press for this delightful preview.
This is some silly, slapstick fun for kids (and discerning grownups). The artwork is lovely, and there are tons of laugh-out-loud moments. PLUS, there's a big old AWWWW ending.
Reading this made my day!
Look for it mid-December.
Many, many thanks to NetGalley and Magnetic Press for this delightful preview.
November 25, 2021
This is exquisite little book for kids and adults who are into slapstick driven anthropomorphic animals heavily based on Disney 2D nostalgia. Even the author dedicates this book to Disney himself. But it's not a surprise, Dev already did Mickey Mouse bande dessinée (French comics album) before in his career. And this book is also a comic. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
This is a charming story about finding love in Hugh Grant 90s kind of rom-com way. Main character is a male fox, and he has some trouble with his scarf (it's winter time!). But his clumsiness and shyness lead to romantic back-and-forth. He would be almost a sole character if there weren't some nosy but helpful bird neighbors.
The baloons that make this beautifully drawn tale a comic can sometimes get in a way of feeling that this is a picture book, but in a good way. It works. Although the fox has some repetitive moments, which bothered me story wise, it is so nicely drawn and colored that I forgot about that one weak moment in the end. It felt too short, but luckily, this is part two of four. But don't get me wrong, this is a stand-alone tale and you can enjoy it as such.
Once again, thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital copy of this book. I hope that some day a hard copy will find its way to me.
This is a charming story about finding love in Hugh Grant 90s kind of rom-com way. Main character is a male fox, and he has some trouble with his scarf (it's winter time!). But his clumsiness and shyness lead to romantic back-and-forth. He would be almost a sole character if there weren't some nosy but helpful bird neighbors.
The baloons that make this beautifully drawn tale a comic can sometimes get in a way of feeling that this is a picture book, but in a good way. It works. Although the fox has some repetitive moments, which bothered me story wise, it is so nicely drawn and colored that I forgot about that one weak moment in the end. It felt too short, but luckily, this is part two of four. But don't get me wrong, this is a stand-alone tale and you can enjoy it as such.
Once again, thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital copy of this book. I hope that some day a hard copy will find its way to me.
April 4, 2024
Adorable, comme les autres tomes ! J'ai adoré l'intertextualité (voir les autres personnages/maisons des autres tomes) ! J'ai fondu devant la fin !
January 5, 2022
**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**
Beneath the Trees : Winter Chills by Dav was a short and sweet comic about a fox getting into a fight with his long scarf in front of a girl fox. It read just like a Disney animated short and was a cute read, perfect for winter, and the art was beautiful.
Beneath the Trees : Winter Chills by Dav was a short and sweet comic about a fox getting into a fight with his long scarf in front of a girl fox. It read just like a Disney animated short and was a cute read, perfect for winter, and the art was beautiful.
June 29, 2021
J’adore le character design de monsieur renard : une attitude et une apparence proches de Nick dans Zootopie, un mélange parfait entre ce dernier et Robin des bois.
Je me serais cru dans un dessin animé et j’imaginais sans peine les mouvements, les chutes des renards s’animer sous mes yeux.
Un second tome aussi chouette que le premier. C’est également un coup de cœur pour cette lecture.
https://psylook.kimengumi.fr/2021/06/...
Je me serais cru dans un dessin animé et j’imaginais sans peine les mouvements, les chutes des renards s’animer sous mes yeux.
Un second tome aussi chouette que le premier. C’est également un coup de cœur pour cette lecture.
https://psylook.kimengumi.fr/2021/06/...
February 15, 2025
J'ai adoré. Les dessins sont magnifiques.
3ème lecture et je ne m'en lasse pas.
L'histoire est drôle et mignonne.
C'était super les allusions au tome 1.
3ème lecture et je ne m'en lasse pas.
L'histoire est drôle et mignonne.
C'était super les allusions au tome 1.
December 2, 2021
Arc was given by Magnetic Press & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
This review is being published before the release date (December 14th 2021)
Friends, this was such a cute and precious graphic novel to read. You all know I’m a sucker for books that are wholesome and make me want to tell all of those I care for, how much I love them. And this book does just that. I had warm little fuzzies bloom throughout me as I read this short graphic novel. Yes, I said short, but we’ll get to that later in this review. Truly, though, if you’re looking for a short, wholesome story about a fox finding love then look no further.
Our story is about Mr. Fox who’s struggling with this long red scarf. He keeps tripping and face planting in the snow, and many on lookers wonder if he may need help. But that’s not the only struggle Mr. Fox finds himself having. Enter Ms. Fox who’s chilly and just passing through this small, woodland hometown. It’s then that our main star, Mr. Fox discovers her in a clearing and is instantly swooned.
I loved this graphic novel. Though this graphic novel is short, there’s so many wholesome elements. The first being how adorable the interaction between Mr. Fox and Ms. Fox. Both of these characters are adorable in their little actions and even when they come together. It’s truly precious and it reminds you that love can be found even in the most unlikeliest places and in the most simplest of ways.
I also want to point out the symbolism of the red scarf. I don’t know about anyone else, but I instantly thought of The Red String of Fate Theory. For those who are unfamiliar with this theory; The Red String of Fate Theory or Red Thread of Fate, refers to an ancient Asian myth of love. According to myth, the gods tie an invisible string around the ankles of those who are destined to meet on another, in a certain situation or to help each other in a certain way. This myth is reference in Chinese myth around love, but in Japanese legend this is slightly different. In Japanese legend, red strings are tied to the pinky of one person and the pointer finger of another person. All of this is also incredibly similar to Western legend/concept of soulmates or twin flames. And honestly, if the author was doing their version of this with the red scarf, I’m here for it ten-fold! This would probably be my second time seeing The Red String of Fate being shown in literature, outside of myths and legends.
Now, I truly love this graphic novel, but the only thing I wished was different was the length. I wish this graphic novel was a bit longer or we got to see Mr. Fox and Ms. Fox get to know one another. However, despite the length, I still gave this graphic novel five stars because I truly enjoyed it so much. And honestly, the length didn’t bother me that much especially when I was flying through this book, wanting to know what was going to happen with Mr. Fox and his red scarf.
Overall, I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I think many readers are going to fall in love with the wholesomeness and the cuteness of this book. I’d even go as far to say that many parents will read or show their kids this book. However, I think the length will be bothersome for some readers or there will be readers who don’t appreciate the story itself because from the outside, this looks to just be a story about a fox who has scarf issues. I, however, really enjoyed this book and I’m really glad I got the chance to point out the potential Red String of Fate Theory of this book. I’m eager to see if the author will mention what inspired this story and whether or not that myth had any play in the story. But friends, if you want a wholesome quick read, I can’t recommend this little graphic novel enough. Truly, I enjoyed it and all the warm fuzzies it gave me. Plus, if you need a short break from those chonky fantasy reads, this is the perfect read for that short break!
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This review is being published before the release date (December 14th 2021)
Friends, this was such a cute and precious graphic novel to read. You all know I’m a sucker for books that are wholesome and make me want to tell all of those I care for, how much I love them. And this book does just that. I had warm little fuzzies bloom throughout me as I read this short graphic novel. Yes, I said short, but we’ll get to that later in this review. Truly, though, if you’re looking for a short, wholesome story about a fox finding love then look no further.
Our story is about Mr. Fox who’s struggling with this long red scarf. He keeps tripping and face planting in the snow, and many on lookers wonder if he may need help. But that’s not the only struggle Mr. Fox finds himself having. Enter Ms. Fox who’s chilly and just passing through this small, woodland hometown. It’s then that our main star, Mr. Fox discovers her in a clearing and is instantly swooned.
I loved this graphic novel. Though this graphic novel is short, there’s so many wholesome elements. The first being how adorable the interaction between Mr. Fox and Ms. Fox. Both of these characters are adorable in their little actions and even when they come together. It’s truly precious and it reminds you that love can be found even in the most unlikeliest places and in the most simplest of ways.
I also want to point out the symbolism of the red scarf. I don’t know about anyone else, but I instantly thought of The Red String of Fate Theory. For those who are unfamiliar with this theory; The Red String of Fate Theory or Red Thread of Fate, refers to an ancient Asian myth of love. According to myth, the gods tie an invisible string around the ankles of those who are destined to meet on another, in a certain situation or to help each other in a certain way. This myth is reference in Chinese myth around love, but in Japanese legend this is slightly different. In Japanese legend, red strings are tied to the pinky of one person and the pointer finger of another person. All of this is also incredibly similar to Western legend/concept of soulmates or twin flames. And honestly, if the author was doing their version of this with the red scarf, I’m here for it ten-fold! This would probably be my second time seeing The Red String of Fate being shown in literature, outside of myths and legends.
Now, I truly love this graphic novel, but the only thing I wished was different was the length. I wish this graphic novel was a bit longer or we got to see Mr. Fox and Ms. Fox get to know one another. However, despite the length, I still gave this graphic novel five stars because I truly enjoyed it so much. And honestly, the length didn’t bother me that much especially when I was flying through this book, wanting to know what was going to happen with Mr. Fox and his red scarf.
Overall, I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I think many readers are going to fall in love with the wholesomeness and the cuteness of this book. I’d even go as far to say that many parents will read or show their kids this book. However, I think the length will be bothersome for some readers or there will be readers who don’t appreciate the story itself because from the outside, this looks to just be a story about a fox who has scarf issues. I, however, really enjoyed this book and I’m really glad I got the chance to point out the potential Red String of Fate Theory of this book. I’m eager to see if the author will mention what inspired this story and whether or not that myth had any play in the story. But friends, if you want a wholesome quick read, I can’t recommend this little graphic novel enough. Truly, I enjoyed it and all the warm fuzzies it gave me. Plus, if you need a short break from those chonky fantasy reads, this is the perfect read for that short break!
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November 8, 2021
I was granted eARC access to Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
Beneath the Trees is a Sunday Funnies comic strip style graphic novelette about a clumsy fox trying to impress a vixen, but his winter scarf keeps getting in the way. A helpful pigeon couple offers advice, but in the end, it's the vixen's determination to be caught by this fox and nothing else that leads to the story's conclusion.
This is beautifully illustrated and a lot of fun. That said, this was listed as a children's book and when something is labelled as children's, presented in this aspect ratio, and this length, I expect a preschool/primary grades storybook. This is a children's story if you still think Pepé Le Pew is good for little kids. It's cute, everyone can laugh at the fox/Pepé freely, but there are very adult things suggested in the subtext and not-quite drawn in the panels. I wouldn't show this to my preschooler.
Beneath the Trees is a Sunday Funnies comic strip style graphic novelette about a clumsy fox trying to impress a vixen, but his winter scarf keeps getting in the way. A helpful pigeon couple offers advice, but in the end, it's the vixen's determination to be caught by this fox and nothing else that leads to the story's conclusion.
This is beautifully illustrated and a lot of fun. That said, this was listed as a children's book and when something is labelled as children's, presented in this aspect ratio, and this length, I expect a preschool/primary grades storybook. This is a children's story if you still think Pepé Le Pew is good for little kids. It's cute, everyone can laugh at the fox/Pepé freely, but there are very adult things suggested in the subtext and not-quite drawn in the panels. I wouldn't show this to my preschooler.
November 10, 2021
This was joyous. Silly slapstick, but joyous. I mean I liked the first in this series, although I certainly cavilled at the price – https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... – but this one ups the standard yet again. It's about a fox in a thoroughly snowy forest, who is always throttling himself by getting his bright red scarf caught on things, or treading on its end and going arse over tit down a hill – and who has to suddenly shrug off such embarrassment when he meets the vixen of his dreams. Mister Grumph has a cameo, to show this is the same wood as the first book, and again $17 or so for such a slender volume is ridiculous economy, but it really is sprightly, well-made storytelling, and it's an easy four and a half stars. If all four parts of this cycle do ever surface together, it would be an unimpeachable success.
December 17, 2021
'Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills' with story and art by Dav is the second volume in a graphic novel series that takes place in the woods.
This time around, it's Winter. A fox with a long scarf is trying to stay warm. He keeps getting tangled in his long scarf and frustrated. He tries to flirt with another fox and his mishaps just get worse, and he thinks she is laughing at him. Along the way, we see a certain familiar character from the last story.
The art and story feels like a classic animated short, and I really liked it. The storytelling is great and the artist really knows how to tell a story with characters.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Magnetic Press, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This time around, it's Winter. A fox with a long scarf is trying to stay warm. He keeps getting tangled in his long scarf and frustrated. He tries to flirt with another fox and his mishaps just get worse, and he thinks she is laughing at him. Along the way, we see a certain familiar character from the last story.
The art and story feels like a classic animated short, and I really liked it. The storytelling is great and the artist really knows how to tell a story with characters.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Magnetic Press, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
November 4, 2021
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills by Dav is an adorable children's graphic novel that will appeal to fans of Disney Cartoons and Looney Tunes. The story revolves around Mr. Fox, a lovable but stubborn fox. He wants to attract a beautiful lady fox, but his large scarf keeps getting in the way. It gets tangled on various things, causing Mr. Fox to fall flat on his face. Will Mr. Fox be able to charm the lady fox, or will he end up alone in the cold?
Overall, Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills is a great graphic novel for any child in your life. One highlight of this book is the artwork. It's definitely a throwback to Disney cartoons like Winnie the Pooh and Robin Hood. In addition, the antics, falls, and humor reminded me of old Looney Tunes cartoons. At 33 pages, it felt more like a picture book than a graphic novel. However, I'm sure many children's books have similar page counts. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're looking for graphic novels for children, you can check out this book when it comes out In December!
Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills by Dav is an adorable children's graphic novel that will appeal to fans of Disney Cartoons and Looney Tunes. The story revolves around Mr. Fox, a lovable but stubborn fox. He wants to attract a beautiful lady fox, but his large scarf keeps getting in the way. It gets tangled on various things, causing Mr. Fox to fall flat on his face. Will Mr. Fox be able to charm the lady fox, or will he end up alone in the cold?
Overall, Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills is a great graphic novel for any child in your life. One highlight of this book is the artwork. It's definitely a throwback to Disney cartoons like Winnie the Pooh and Robin Hood. In addition, the antics, falls, and humor reminded me of old Looney Tunes cartoons. At 33 pages, it felt more like a picture book than a graphic novel. However, I'm sure many children's books have similar page counts. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're looking for graphic novels for children, you can check out this book when it comes out In December!
November 16, 2021
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This was a cute story about Mr. Fox who has an enormous scarf that he keeps tripping over. It caused him to embarrass himself in front of a lady fox. Overall, I think this was a very cute kids story and that it is perfect for the winter season. Also the artwork was absolutely beautiful with vivid colors that popped perfectly against the snowy scenes.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
This was a cute story about Mr. Fox who has an enormous scarf that he keeps tripping over. It caused him to embarrass himself in front of a lady fox. Overall, I think this was a very cute kids story and that it is perfect for the winter season. Also the artwork was absolutely beautiful with vivid colors that popped perfectly against the snowy scenes.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
November 16, 2021
Release date: December 14th, 2021!
I thought this was super simple, short, and sweet. A perfect children's book to get in the mood for winter! The art style is definitely more comic-like, but I personally enjoyed it a lot. The cute little homes in the trees were everythinggggg! 🥺I also liked the story itself. I think it teaches a lot about not thinking too much about what other people think and learning to laugh at yourself. It was cute! I really enjoyed it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Magnetic Press for an advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I thought this was super simple, short, and sweet. A perfect children's book to get in the mood for winter! The art style is definitely more comic-like, but I personally enjoyed it a lot. The cute little homes in the trees were everythinggggg! 🥺I also liked the story itself. I think it teaches a lot about not thinking too much about what other people think and learning to laugh at yourself. It was cute! I really enjoyed it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Magnetic Press for an advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 12, 2021
This is one of those silly almost wordless pictures books about a clumsy fox who wants to get the attention of a vixen, but keeps doing so in the wrong way.
His scarf is not helping him, but it is too cold to give it up, and so he keeps slipping and sliding every time he sees her.
Cute, but that is the whole story. You kind of feel sorry for the poor boy.
Thanks to Netalley for making this book available or an honest review.
His scarf is not helping him, but it is too cold to give it up, and so he keeps slipping and sliding every time he sees her.
Cute, but that is the whole story. You kind of feel sorry for the poor boy.
Thanks to Netalley for making this book available or an honest review.
November 12, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Diamond Book Distributors through NetGalley.
This book reads like an extended Sunday comic strip. There is a new gag on each page spread connected to the fox and his too long red scarf. Readers also see him struggle to talk with the female fox and will relate to similar nerves. The artwork is delightful and well worth studying as it tells so much of the story beyond the few words included.
This book reads like an extended Sunday comic strip. There is a new gag on each page spread connected to the fox and his too long red scarf. Readers also see him struggle to talk with the female fox and will relate to similar nerves. The artwork is delightful and well worth studying as it tells so much of the story beyond the few words included.
November 26, 2021
I received an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley
This title will publish December 14, 2021
Really loved this, as a beautiful comic strip that tells the tale of winter through the misfortunes of a lovesick fox. How adorable! Like previous titles, this is perfectly drawn to evoke winter and snow and yet with a sweet tale at its core. It's simple but perfect in its simplicity.
This title will publish December 14, 2021
Really loved this, as a beautiful comic strip that tells the tale of winter through the misfortunes of a lovesick fox. How adorable! Like previous titles, this is perfectly drawn to evoke winter and snow and yet with a sweet tale at its core. It's simple but perfect in its simplicity.
December 10, 2021
I loved the first book in the series (autumn) but I have mixed feelings about this one.
The visual world is still appealing, and the colourful main characters and the red scarf works very well with the whiteout nature. The story however is a bit dumb and repetitive (lots of similar scarf accidents), and the romantic plot is not suitable for my 4-year-old.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for an Advance Review Copy.
The visual world is still appealing, and the colourful main characters and the red scarf works very well with the whiteout nature. The story however is a bit dumb and repetitive (lots of similar scarf accidents), and the romantic plot is not suitable for my 4-year-old.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for an Advance Review Copy.
November 22, 2021
The young fox, the snow, the looong scarf, and the pretty vixen. Great fun story for any age or language. Written with few words and illustrated in brilliant color by the same great imagination. LOVED IT!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Diamond Book Distributors, Magnetic Press via NetGalley. Thank you!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Diamond Book Distributors, Magnetic Press via NetGalley. Thank you!
November 25, 2021
What a lovely story this was! It brought me back to the time where I read Donald Duck magazines on a weekly basis, The artwork is stunning! I love how almost the whole story is told without spoken words. The reader relies on the body language of the characters, and the artist depicts it really well!
A story perfect for the winter season and highly recommended to both children and adults.
A story perfect for the winter season and highly recommended to both children and adults.
January 29, 2022
An easy read, and an entertaining one, about a fox who was alone on winter time. Then he met a pretty fox, but didn't know how to ask her out. And through a series of mishaps, they found each other, in a funny comical way. The comic was entertaining to the point that I didn't expect it to end so soon. One interesting read and a recommended one.
November 14, 2021
ARC Copy...Short but sweet and warm like hot cocoa on a cold winter's day. I did like how at least half of the narrative relies on body language, and motion to tell the story with out a word, What better way to show how lovable a klutz the fox is.
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December 1, 2021As with the autumn volume's grumpy badger (who makes a cameo here), I kept feeling I should be feeling more about this slapstick romance. I mean, I love early Belle & Sebastian, the lead is a fox in the snow - shouldn't I love this, rather than find it fine?
(Edelweiss ARC)
(Edelweiss ARC)
December 17, 2021
This Young Fox, a long Scarf and a young pretty vixen. Brilliant illustrations to coven the messages of winter. Me and my son loved seeing the glimpses into each characters home. Great fun story for any age or language. It's a very cute story of two young cute animals.
October 28, 2022
Middle grade. Graphic novel. Winter.
Story: Mr. Fox gets caught up in his own scarf.
Language: Panels, snow, forest and forest animals, little dialogue.
I read the autumn one first and prefer it. This one is also good and it was nice to see returning characters.
Story: Mr. Fox gets caught up in his own scarf.
Language: Panels, snow, forest and forest animals, little dialogue.
I read the autumn one first and prefer it. This one is also good and it was nice to see returning characters.
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