Picture Books with a Fox (Plus One Where the Fox Is Your Child's Friend)
In short: Foxes are favorite picture-book characters – clever, curious and a little bit magical. Well-loved fox books for ages 3–7 include Rosie's Walk, Fox in Socks, The Fox and the Star and Fox's Garden; Fantastic Mr Fox is a great read-aloud for 5- to 7-year-olds. In our personalized Lights Up the Night, a little silver fox called Pip is your child's companion on a night-time adventure.
From the sly fox in fables to the gentle fox friend in bedtime stories, foxes have been in children's books for centuries. Here are fox books kids love – and one where the fox's best friend is your child.
Picture books with a fox
- Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins – a hen's walk and a very unlucky fox.
- Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss – the tongue-twister classic.
- The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith – a fox whose only friend is a star.
- Fox's Garden by Princesse Camcam – a wordless winter story about kindness.
- Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl – a chapter book to read aloud to 5- to 7-year-olds.
- A personalized adventure with a fox friend – below.
Pip the silver fox and your child
In Lights Up the Night, the Great Star has gone dark. Pip, a little silver fox, leads your child across rainbow bridges and up a crystal tower – and together they bring the light back. Pip is brave, a bit cheeky and always by your child's side. Your child is illustrated from one photo, with their name on every page. Ages 3–7; free cover preview; paperback $34.90, hardcover $44.90, e-book $12.99.
Gift idea: pair the book with a soft toy fox – Pip comes to bed too.
Fun fox facts for curious kids
- A baby fox is called a kit.
- Foxes are related to dogs and wolves.
- Foxes curl their bushy tail around themselves like a blanket when they sleep.
- Red foxes live in North America, Europe, Asia – and even Australia.
More: books about stars and the night sky · books about bravery
Questions parents ask
What are good picture books with a fox?
Rosie's Walk, Fox in Socks, The Fox and the Star, Fox's Garden – and Fablewish's personalized Lights Up the Night, where Pip the silver fox is your child's companion.
Is there a personalized book with a fox?
Yes. In Lights Up the Night, Pip the silver fox goes on a night adventure with your child.
What age is the book for?
Ages 3 to 7.