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Foxy and Egg
The utterly charming Foxy DuBois has cooked up a cunning plan to turn her dinner guest, Egg, into breakfast in this hilarious picture book that hatches a surprise! Delightful hostess Foxy DuBois invites Egg over for dinner. While Egg is taking notice of Foxy s chicken-themed art, Foxy is in the kitchen devising her breakfast Egg. Foxy serves an indulgent dinner she wants a big, delicious Egg. Then they play games Foxy also wants a fit Egg. At Foxy s insistence, Egg spends the "I have something even more wonderful planned for breakfast," Foxy says. But in the morning, Foxy is the one in for a surprise.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
About the author
Alex T. Smith
118 books88 followersAlex T. Smith is the creator of the much-loved and bestselling Claude fiction series for early readers. He was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014, and other recent accolades include the UKLA Picture Book Award for Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion and the Children’s Book of the World Illustration Award for illustrating Dodie Smith’s The Hundred and One Dalmatians. When not working, Alex enjoys doodling in his sketchbook, reading, people-watching, and eavesdropping. He lives under the watchful eye of his small canine companions, who are a constant source of inspiration to him.
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August 7, 2020
The story is fun enough with a fox wooing an egg in the hopes of a filling breakfast, AND there's a clever surprise ending . . . but I had a love-hate relationship with the artwork. While I loved the opulent backgrounds, I wasn't nuts about the depiction of the fox. I'm guessing it's the both-eyes-on-one-side-of-the-head thing . . .
July 13, 2015
Ha! A clever plot that seems plain at first, but actually manages suspense. The art takes it to another level entirely, with some thematic elements that enrich the story (there are chickens EVERYWHERE but it's never actually stated that Egg is a chicken egg), and it's also just a pleasure to look at with fully-realized rooms and design.
September 4, 2019
A book that at first seems to have a very simple plot but there are surprises that adapt the book into a unique story.
November 16, 2018
As an adult I really enjoyed reading this book, so this is definitely something I would read to my students. I thought this would be a predictable story, however, I did not accurately guess the ending myself. This is a fun story that tells of a fox, named Foxy DuBois, who invites an egg over for dinner. The reader watches as Foxy creates a plan to fatten up the egg, keep the egg fit, and allow the egg a good nights sleep so Foxy could eat the egg in the morning for breakfast. However, when the morning comes, the egg breaks and out comes an alligator. The tables have turned, and now the alligator is wanting to eat Foxy and is chasing her outside on the last pages. The illustrations are very detailed, are pleasing to the eye, and add additional information and hints to the story that are not stated in the text (framed pictures of cooked eggs on the wall, Foxy writing notes on how to cook eggs). This would serve as a fun read aloud book to kids of many ages.
September 6, 2021
"Omelette surprise" est l'histoire drôle d'une renarde qui a la bonne surprise de découvrir un oeuf très appétissant devant sa porte. Tandis qu'elle se délecte de son plaisir gastronomique à venir, elle tente, à la manière de la sorcière d'Hansel et Gretel, de l'engraisser afin de le rendre meilleur encore.
Evidemment, rien ne se déroule comme prévu....
La force de cet album réside surtout dans son style graphique absolument magnifique dans les couleurs, les textures, les personnages. Un réel plaisir visuel qui foisonne de détails, donnant à l'arrière-plan un vrai rôle narratif.
Evidemment, rien ne se déroule comme prévu....
La force de cet album réside surtout dans son style graphique absolument magnifique dans les couleurs, les textures, les personnages. Un réel plaisir visuel qui foisonne de détails, donnant à l'arrière-plan un vrai rôle narratif.
March 7, 2017
This is another installment of the 'Sly fox gets tricked' tales which does not add anything new. The illustrations were OK, but also not very original.
November 23, 2017
***Read to my son***
January 11, 2018
A very fun spin on why it's never a good thing to play with your food...
July 17, 2018
Foxy DuBois is charming and treacherous. But even she needs to be careful about what she brings home. The illustrations perfectly suited the text.
July 24, 2021
Good ending!
January 3, 2022
A foxy tale with a twist.
August 2, 2022
A classic sly fox style story, only this time the surprise is for the fox. Mid- to Upper elementary might appreciate this more than younger kids.
April 5, 2023
Theme: Fox Storytime
September 19, 2023
Fun book
October 20, 2023
This one is hilarious and I hope your reader won't see the twist at the end :)
Found in L4L Volume 91.
Found in L4L Volume 91.
December 2, 2014
Long-time lovers of children’s books may find something familiar about the tale of Foxy DeBois who invites a young egg into her house for a meal. What can this sense of déjà vu be? More than likely you read ‘Egg’. With the success of Foxy in the intervening years, the book has been renamed and re-released, but does it remain as fun?
The answer is simply yes. ‘Foxy and Egg’ is a great book in its own right, but also proved to be an excellent introduction to the characters. Drawn in bold and slightly eccentric style, this is in perfect keeping with a story that will appeal to the child with a slightly wicked sense of humour. Throughout the book it is clear that Foxy is planning something a lot more boiled for Egg that he is aware – this could be a little scary for smaller children, but most will find it thrilling.
As well as having a plot that will have them sitting up in bed in anticipation, there is also a very fun conclusion that they will not see coming. I certainly did not and I have at least 30 years on the recommended reading age for the book. With the book ending on a high children will giggle and want to read it again to spot any clues and take a different understanding from the book.
As mentioned, this is a reissue of a book that is already available; the only differences are the cover colour and the name. This is no bad thing as the stuff inside is still excellent. Smith illustrates the book as well as writing it so the pictures perfectly compliment the story. There is a slight scratchiness to proceedings in the character drawings and they are perfectly offset by the fun wallpapered backgrounds that use bold colours.
With the clear imagery, fun action and relatively few words, this is a sharing picture book that will work best with a child that wants to follow the story and who like something a little more scary and fun. Adults will also get a kick out of the quality illustrations and daft sense of humour; I know I did. Just remember that if you own ‘Egg’, purchasing the renamed ‘Foxy and Egg’ is a little redundant. Original review on bookbag.co.uk
The answer is simply yes. ‘Foxy and Egg’ is a great book in its own right, but also proved to be an excellent introduction to the characters. Drawn in bold and slightly eccentric style, this is in perfect keeping with a story that will appeal to the child with a slightly wicked sense of humour. Throughout the book it is clear that Foxy is planning something a lot more boiled for Egg that he is aware – this could be a little scary for smaller children, but most will find it thrilling.
As well as having a plot that will have them sitting up in bed in anticipation, there is also a very fun conclusion that they will not see coming. I certainly did not and I have at least 30 years on the recommended reading age for the book. With the book ending on a high children will giggle and want to read it again to spot any clues and take a different understanding from the book.
As mentioned, this is a reissue of a book that is already available; the only differences are the cover colour and the name. This is no bad thing as the stuff inside is still excellent. Smith illustrates the book as well as writing it so the pictures perfectly compliment the story. There is a slight scratchiness to proceedings in the character drawings and they are perfectly offset by the fun wallpapered backgrounds that use bold colours.
With the clear imagery, fun action and relatively few words, this is a sharing picture book that will work best with a child that wants to follow the story and who like something a little more scary and fun. Adults will also get a kick out of the quality illustrations and daft sense of humour; I know I did. Just remember that if you own ‘Egg’, purchasing the renamed ‘Foxy and Egg’ is a little redundant. Original review on bookbag.co.uk
March 25, 2011
Grades K-4
When Egg rolls up to Foxy DuBois's mansion, she is delighted: under the guise of hospitality, she begins hatching a plan (pun intended) to have a breakfast of eggs the next morning. The two have a rollicking evening, dining and playing games, and after she tucks Egg in, Foxy dreams of all the delicious ways to enjoy an egg breakfast. Imagine her surprise when, the next morning, she discovers that Egg has grown quite dramatically during the night. The gigantic Egg hatches-- and out comes Alphonso the Alligator. Although younger children won't fully appreciate the subtle humor that is evident throughout the story, they will enjoy the turning of the tables, remeniscent of such stories as Hungry Hen (Richard Waring). Adults reading the book one-on-one to children will notice the nods to Casablanca throughout. Illustrations that play up the subtle humor of the text add to the fun.
When Egg rolls up to Foxy DuBois's mansion, she is delighted: under the guise of hospitality, she begins hatching a plan (pun intended) to have a breakfast of eggs the next morning. The two have a rollicking evening, dining and playing games, and after she tucks Egg in, Foxy dreams of all the delicious ways to enjoy an egg breakfast. Imagine her surprise when, the next morning, she discovers that Egg has grown quite dramatically during the night. The gigantic Egg hatches-- and out comes Alphonso the Alligator. Although younger children won't fully appreciate the subtle humor that is evident throughout the story, they will enjoy the turning of the tables, remeniscent of such stories as Hungry Hen (Richard Waring). Adults reading the book one-on-one to children will notice the nods to Casablanca throughout. Illustrations that play up the subtle humor of the text add to the fun.
April 29, 2014
This is such a cute and witty book about a lovely fox named Foxy DuBois and how she tries to literally have Egg over for breakfast. Foxy is a very clever fox who lives out in the middle of the wooded forest. One day, Egg conveniently arrives to Foxy's door, and of course Foxy invites him in. Foxy will do everything she can in order to make Egg's stay as pleasant as possible, since she has a grand idea in her mind. Egg is a very small egg, and Foxy does not think that will do. She figures she must fatten him up, but keep him in shape, and she must let him rest. Overnight something extraordinary happens, and Foxy's plan goes to dust!
I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading this book because the illustrations are wonderful. A few different types of medias are used to create the pictures, and the overall look of the pages are elegant. I thought this book was very clever overall because of the topic: a proper fox who is trying to eat a "live" egg for breakfast.
I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading this book because the illustrations are wonderful. A few different types of medias are used to create the pictures, and the overall look of the pages are elegant. I thought this book was very clever overall because of the topic: a proper fox who is trying to eat a "live" egg for breakfast.
March 3, 2012
Well... My nephew really didn't listen to this one too much, and we read Foxy and Egg after we read Ugly Fish. Upon seeing the cover for Foxy and Egg my niece said, "Oh, great. This is going to be another "eating" book. I can tell." So that comment made me wonder if I was hungry when I checked out the kids' books today, and I spent much of the story wondering if I have some sort of food obsession. :-)
Anyway, my niece listened to the book, but wasn't particularly impressed. She wanted me to give this one two stars, but, I liked the illustrations, and the humor that was loaded into them. The classic movie references were humorous, too, but they were lost on my niece. I've got to add another star to this one just to represent my own enjoyment of Foxy and Egg.
Anyway, my niece listened to the book, but wasn't particularly impressed. She wanted me to give this one two stars, but, I liked the illustrations, and the humor that was loaded into them. The classic movie references were humorous, too, but they were lost on my niece. I've got to add another star to this one just to represent my own enjoyment of Foxy and Egg.
August 28, 2011
Foxy DuBois (played by Vivien Vixen) is immensely excited when Egg (played by Edward L'Oeuf) shows up on her doorstep. She invites Egg in for dinner. Egg takes a stroll around Foxy's house admiring her art. Problem is, Foxy is preparing to eat Egg for breakfast. So dinner is spent trying to fatten him up and also keep him fit with games like hide and seek and musical chairs. Finally Foxy and Egg head off to bead where Foxy has eggy dreams. However, when she wakes up in the morning there is a HUGE surprise waiting for her. Egg is HUMONGOUS! Foxy becomes very excited at the prospect of what she can do with an egg of this size. Unfortunately Egg begins to crack, and Crack and CRACK until....
Alphonso the Alligator cracks his way out of the egg and is hungry for breakfast. Eggs, anyone?
Alphonso the Alligator cracks his way out of the egg and is hungry for breakfast. Eggs, anyone?
September 7, 2013
Egg is a very humourous and witty book that had us wondering with suspicions throughout,
Foxy DuBois is a very cheeky old fox indeed and we loved watching her hatch a cunning plan on poor unsuspecting Egg.
The storyline is put together so wonderfully and follows Foxy DuBois and her plans to turn the little egg into a BIG breakfast for herself. But things don't quite go to plan....
We laughed out loud at the turning of the tables at the end and we very quickly went back and read it all over again.
The illustrations are brilliant and we loved watching little Egg grow throughout the super bight pages. We also especially liked looking at all the delightful treats that Foxy laid out on the table to fatten Egg up.
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Foxy DuBois is a very cheeky old fox indeed and we loved watching her hatch a cunning plan on poor unsuspecting Egg.
The storyline is put together so wonderfully and follows Foxy DuBois and her plans to turn the little egg into a BIG breakfast for herself. But things don't quite go to plan....
We laughed out loud at the turning of the tables at the end and we very quickly went back and read it all over again.
The illustrations are brilliant and we loved watching little Egg grow throughout the super bight pages. We also especially liked looking at all the delightful treats that Foxy laid out on the table to fatten Egg up.
http://littlefictionfascination.blogs...
March 16, 2011
"Of all the suspicious-looking houses in all the deserted wood in all the world, he had to roll up to hers..." Foxy DuBois is a chicken-obsessed fox who one day opens her door to find a sweet little egg. The illustrations are lush and beautiful, with charming details (Egg dons a black tie for dinner, for example). The page layouts remind me a little, in a good way, of the Lauren Child books. And of course there is a surprise ending!
April 9, 2011
Quirky and fun, this story begins as Egg rolls up to Foxy DuBois' door. She invites him in and discreetly makes plans to fatten him up to eat him for breakfast. This is a fun read for preschoolers with bold illustrations, amusing story/text and a big (youza!) surprise ending. It also reads well as a one-on-one because of detail in the illustrations which may be missed in a larger group. This one brought on tons of giggles from my trial audience (the kids).
June 10, 2011
Dear Fox,
Next time just eat the egg when it appears on your door set. Clearly trying to "fatten it up" was a bad idea. I hope you have learned from this experience. Then again who would think that an egg would grow 1000 times over during the night, hatch, then have a very large animal turn the tables and want to consume you instead??
Sincerely,
a not impressed reader
P.S. at least the illustrations were really good!
Next time just eat the egg when it appears on your door set. Clearly trying to "fatten it up" was a bad idea. I hope you have learned from this experience. Then again who would think that an egg would grow 1000 times over during the night, hatch, then have a very large animal turn the tables and want to consume you instead??
Sincerely,
a not impressed reader
P.S. at least the illustrations were really good!
June 16, 2011
This is a clever little picture book in which greedy Foxy DuBois gets what's coming to her. When an egg arrives on her doorstep, she decides to fatten it up and plans a delicious egg dish for the next morning. When dawn breaks, the egg hatches, and Foxy's chances for a great breakfast go down considerably. I liked the cleverness and quirkiness of this title which may have more appeal for older readers than for younger ones. Foxy would be wise to never look this gift egg in the mouth.
July 11, 2011
When an egg rolls up to Foxy's door, Foxy makes plans for breakfast - with her guest as the entree. She wants a big egg, so she serves him a ton of desserts, but she wants a fit egg, so she plays with him. After a good night's sleep, the egg is big and fit - 10 times its original size. It hatches into a huge, toothy croco-gator, and Foxy runs away.
Cute art and lots of added glitz (the title page has credits like "starring Vivien Vixen as Foxy DuBois") dress up a thin, but cute plot.
Cute art and lots of added glitz (the title page has credits like "starring Vivien Vixen as Foxy DuBois") dress up a thin, but cute plot.
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November 23, 2011
Whew! Would a kid get this? What grownup wouldn’t?!
“Foxy DuBois was utterly charming and always kind to strangers, so she invited Egg in for a BITE to eat.”
Egg arrives at the home of Foxy DuBois. Foxy immediately starts making plans for supper (if you know what I mean.) She begins to fatten up Egg, and politely asks Egg to stay the night. Is Foxy ever in for a shock when she wakes up to find that Egg is Egg no more…she has hatched…and Egg ain’t no Chicken!
Very clever story.
“Foxy DuBois was utterly charming and always kind to strangers, so she invited Egg in for a BITE to eat.”
Egg arrives at the home of Foxy DuBois. Foxy immediately starts making plans for supper (if you know what I mean.) She begins to fatten up Egg, and politely asks Egg to stay the night. Is Foxy ever in for a shock when she wakes up to find that Egg is Egg no more…she has hatched…and Egg ain’t no Chicken!
Very clever story.
July 3, 2012
With cliches and small details that will delight adults, the illustrations and storyline captivated the dozen or so youngsters at story time today. They laughed out loud, and worried for Mr. Egg in this story and tried to keep him from staying to become Foxy's breakfast...well, guest. This is a creative story, with bright bold illustrations and a wonderful surprise ending - which had my audience laughing and applauding. Clearly this was the favorite of the four books read today.
January 3, 2013
When Egg shows up at Foxy's door, Foxy invites him in for dinner in his grand home full of chicken and egg pictures on the walls. Foxy plans how to fatten Egg up and prepare him properly. After a nice dinner together and a good night's sleep, Foxy is in for a surprise the next morning! Kids will love this one!
June 27, 2011
While parts of this were just downright silly (fattening the egg up instead of just eating it), this is a fun story about a fox trying to be sneaky and failing miserably. Kids will enjoy it. The detailed illustrations may find a better audience with smaller groups.
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