About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is testing boundaries, experimenting with little white lies, or beginning to understand the concept of a 'fair deal.' It is an ideal choice for parents who want to discuss the long-term consequences of being sneaky in a way that feels playful rather than preachy. Through the repetitive, rhythmic structure of a New England folktale, children see exactly how greed and trickery eventually catch up with those who practice them. The story follows a boastful Fox who bets his brother he can trick a human into giving him a pig. By using a sack and a series of clever deceptions, he trades up from a bumblebee to a pig, but his streak ends when a clever schoolteacher outsmarts him. It is a lighthearted yet effective cautionary tale about honesty and accountability, perfectly suited for the preschool and early elementary years. Parents will appreciate how the 'villain' is defeated by wit rather than violence, making the lesson on integrity feel earned and satisfying.
