Description

Mr. Fox Tells a Fib

Written by Mark Dantzler

Illustrated by Leighton Noyes

ABOUT THE BOOK

The slick Mr. Fox is at it again! In this humorous sequel to the popular children’s fable, Mr. Fox Sells Pockets, the naughty but likeable tailor finds himself in a spot for napping at work. When Petunia Pig visits his shop at the end of the day, her new dress isn’t ready. The sleepy Mr. Fox decides to tell a tiny fib. What harm could it cause? Soon, the entire village is talking about the ailing Mr. Fox and his sewing injury. The mischievous tailor relishes the attention that his fib has created, as all manner of goodies arrive from well-wishers. Little Mouse becomes wise to her friend’s trickery and makes a plan to teach the fox a lesson about honesty.

Mr. Fox Sells Pockets is the winner of the 2026 Children’s Book International Award for best fable.

Author Mark Dantzler is the award-winning author of several children’s books, including The Extraordinary Life of Elliott Duck, Gremlin Night, the Lester Zester series for early readers and the Mr. Fox picture book series. His books have been translated and are enjoyed by young readers around the world. Mr. Dantzler lives with his family in Maryland.

Mr. Fox Sells Pockets and Mr. Fox Tells a Fib are illustrated by the celebrated artist, Leighton Noyes, of London.