How The Fox Got Its White-Tipped Tail
#3 in The Adventures of the Cunning Fox Series
What’s inside...
A heartwarming tale about friendship, adventure, magic, and bravery. Two foxes leave the safety of a magical domain and explore the world of humans for the first time. They survive many dangers only to find themselves facing the wicked witch, who has set a cunning trap for them. To escape they must make a sacrifice that will change them forever. This is the story of how the fox got its white-tipped tail.
Discussion points
Why do you think the fox wanted a white-tipped tail?
How do you think the other animals felt when they saw the fox's new tail?
What would you do if you were the fox at the end of the story?
Can you think of a time when you wanted something because someone else had it?
How did the fox's journey change him by the end of the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, asking how they would feel or react in similar situations.
Discuss the moral of the story and how it can apply to your child’s everyday life, reinforcing the themes of uniqueness and self-acceptance.
Use the book's illustrations to engage younger children, asking them to describe what they see and how it relates to the story.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their version of the fox with a white-tipped tail and explain their creation, fostering creativity and comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In the story, the fox learns the hard way that being dishonest can lead to unwanted consequences, as his fibs about his tail eventually lead to its unique coloration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by understanding the value of truthfulness in their daily interactions and the potential repercussions of dishonesty.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of unique traits
Explanation: After the fox gets its white-tipped tail, it realizes that this unique feature is not a setback but a part of its identity, which is embraced by others.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to embrace and celebrate their own unique features and those of others, promoting self-acceptance and inclusivity.
Example Lesson: The power of storytelling
Explanation: The fox uses its wit to concoct tales about its tail, demonstrating how storytelling can captivate and influence an audience.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to explore their imagination and improve their storytelling skills, which are valuable in both academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The fox’s adventures and the eventual transformation of its tail serve as a direct consequence of its actions throughout the story.
Real-World Application: It teaches children that their actions, good or bad, have outcomes that affect themselves and others around them.