About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with questions of belonging, particularly if they are in a foster or adoptive home and feel the 'difference' between themselves and their family members. This gentle classic tells the story of an orphaned fox cub taken in by a family of badgers, focusing on the warmth of their acceptance and the cub's journey to find his place in the world. Through the lens of nature and animal fantasy, the story explores themes of identity and unconditional love. It is written with a rhythmic, old-fashioned charm that makes it a perfect wind-down read for ages 5 to 9. Parents will appreciate how it validates the feeling of being an outsider while providing the comforting assurance that a chosen family is every bit as real and loving as a biological one.
