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The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night (Dell Picture Yearling) Paperback – Picture Book, July 1, 1994

by Peter Spier (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 530 ratings
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This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is a spirited take on a classic American folk song.

"[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful."—The New York Times 
 
Over fifty years after he won a Caldecott Honor for The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, legendary illustrator Peter Spier went back to this time-honored favorite in 2014 to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. In this glowing, restored vision of Spier’s beloved classic, follow the wily fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal, with tones and textures so vivid you can almost hear the crackle of crisp fall leaves and the ripples of the river in the moonlight.
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    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    10.31 x 0.18 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dragonfly Books
  8. Publication date
    July 1, 1994
  9. ISBN-10
    0440408296
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0440408291
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"[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful."—The New York Times 

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A timeless folk song provides inspiration for some of the funniest, brightest drawings Peter Spier has ever produced. In the song, a fox forages for food in the village to bring to his family back in the den. The music is also included so everyone can sing along.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonfly Books; Reissue edition (July 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0440408296
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440408291
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.31 x 0.18 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 530 ratings

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My grandma used to sing a regional version of this to my brother and I as kids (it was our favorite lullaby, so much so, that we asked her to sing it into our mid-teens). My Mom recently divulged that it was actually our late Grandpa (a Mainer, who died when she was little) who taught them the song. When I found this little picture book, I immediately ordered a few copies (and as my brother is engaged, and a few friends are dating, I’ll probably be ordering more eventually. ;) ).My older relatives used this story (and others of a kind) to gently explain sensitive topics to us kids. We got to learn, grow, and face hard truths about the world in a safe and protected environment where we could ask questions to understand. I highly recommend using books like this for that!Things to note:Story summary is that a fox goes out, kills a goose and duck, farmer chases it, fox provides for his family.This story isn’t modern day PC, so some parents/guardians will probably have issues because of it mentioning death/the foxes killing & eating the pilfered poultry. And that is okay. Sheltering their children in such a manner should be respected, as it is a decision made in love.
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Madame Bovary
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night (Dell Picture Yearling)
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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One of our favorite children's books. Excellent art work and an adorable timeless story--whose roots date back to the Middle Ages.
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Mary Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars My grandson calls it “Town-o”.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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I used to sing this to my children and they loved it , even though the story is kind of dark and gory: foxes stealing and eating ducks and geese Our paperback copy from 30 years ago was worn out, so I bought the updated version for the grandkids. It’s a catchy tune that toddlers like to join in on the repetitive chorus.
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Fritz
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic illustrations & a rollicking folk song
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
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I've been buying this book for years and giving it as gifts to parents and grandparents of small children.

The illustrations are phenomenal - Peter Spier at his best. Having grown up on a farm and losing the occasional chicken to a predator made the reality of the tale meaningful and brought some levity to the loss. Seeing the fox parents preparing the poultry for their 10 little foxes brings a smile every time.

There are several bluegrass versions of the song online and children love to hear the song sung. If you need help with the music, watch online - or refer to the music at the back of the book.

When I was a child, the book was only half color plates; every other page was black and white. There's a summary at the end of the book explaining how Mr. Spier colorized the other pages, with identical paints decades after the book's first printing.

Vegans might not appreciate the story, but I've yet to meet a child who didn't love it.
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Noonie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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Detailed pictures follow the song. My 3.5 year old granddaughter loves it.
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Brian Byrd
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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Beautiful illustrations to a classic old time song that I sing to my grandsons.
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Stevi Dunehew
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022
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The illustrations alone are worth the buy! The story is cute but it’s sing song so I’m usually cutting out the repeat words. The illustrations are beautiful!!
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Adria Gwen
5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun to read and sing aloud!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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Learn this old folk song and sing it with kids! Art, music, and lterature together; all of which, as we know, make life worthwhile. Based on a poem in England as far back as the 1400s, the tune is unforgettable. I sang it as a child and have re-memorized it. Peter Spier definitely deserved the Silver Caldecott medal. My only reservation is that the lyrics should have been written as we actually sing the song. (A better version of the lyrics on Wikipedia.)
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Sherry
1.0 out of 5 stars The fox went out on a chilly nite (book for childrens 3 yrs. Old) too violent.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
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Did not like, and want to return it. Too violent
for a child from 1-3 yrs. of age.
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LL
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality paperback
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2023
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Good size. Nice pics. Christmas gift for niece
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NB
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Illustrations
Reviewed in Germany on March 12, 2023
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Classic book with detailed, interesting illustrations
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Alison Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Second generation.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2014
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I originally got thus book out of the library, nearly 40 years ago, for my eldest son. We both loved it so much that we bought it (along with other Peter Speirs books). My original copy is still going strong and enjoyed by my grandchildren, but I bought a new one for my youngest grandson's second birthday, so his daddy can read it to him at home. This is a special edition with more coloured pages, and some slight changes in the words. I ignore the word changes ( I don't know why they were necessary) but like the extra colours. When you've sung it as many times as I have, you don't need the words anyway!
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ぐるんぱアルプス
5.0 out of 5 stars 前から探していました。
Reviewed in Japan on May 3, 2013
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フォークソングでも、ナーサリーライムでも聞いたことがあるもので、たぶん絵本があるだろうと探していました。
この絵もとっても気に入りました。歌に入る前の導入にぴったりです。
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onlinedave
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2019
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Wonderful book! It came well protectured without defects. Content is of course great ;)
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