Description
Fox and Squirrel are the best of friends. But when Yellow Bird comes along, he and Squirrel frolic high up in the treetops where Fox can't reach. Fox feels like Squirrel doesn't need him anymore. Can Squirrel help Fox see that there's room in their friendship for another?
Ruth Ohi delivers another irresistible story about the adventures of two lovable friends, told through the same spare text and expressive watercolour illustrations as Fox and Squirrel. The simple text and joyful art together deliver a heart warming tale with a subtle but profound message about the strengths of friendship, loyalty, and acceptance.
Author Bio
RUTH OHI has illustrated more than sixty children’s books — several of which she has also written, including Choose Kindness, Friends for Real (written by Ted Staunton), No Help Wanted!, the Fox and Squirrel series and Scribble. Her books have been nominated for many prestigious awards, including the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award, Mr. Christie’s Book Award, the Chocolate Lily Award, the Shining Willow Award, the Blue Spruce Award and the Governor General’s Award. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her online at www.RuthOhi.com.
RUTH OHI has illustrated more than sixty children’s books — several of which she has also written, including Choose Kindness, Friends for Real (written by Ted Staunton), No Help Wanted!, the Fox and Squirrel series and Scribble. Her books have been nominated for many prestigious awards, including the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award, Mr. Christie’s Book Award, the Chocolate Lily Award, the Shining Willow Award, the Blue Spruce Award and the Governor General’s Award. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her online at www.RuthOhi.com.
Prizes
- Resource Links, Best of the YearCommended 2016
- Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book CentreCommended 2015
- Toronto Public Library First & Best booklistCommended 2014
- Toronto Public Library First & Best BooklistCommended 2014
Review Quotes
"The slightly deadpan tone, simple sentence structure, and choice of vocabulary all add to the book's read-aloud appeal . . . [a] lovely, gentle story of an unlikely friendship." —Quill & Quire
"With its colourful, humorous illustrations and warm, simple prose, Ruth Ohi's Fox and Squirrel is a charming picture book that gently delivers an important message." —CM: Canadian Review of Materials