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Here are the books! Note that the availability is not the same for all the books. Check Amazon's page when you link there to see how soon they can ship the book. Certain books may be out of print, but the publisher might not have notified Amazon, and they won't know until someone tries to order it. As of January 1997, all these books were available from their catalog (please let me know if you try to order one and it is out of print!).
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Red Fox :
The Catlike Canine by J. David Henry |
This is my favorite fox book of all time. It went out of print before I had a chance to buy it, but it was reissued in 1996. Not heavy on photos, but Henry writes about foxes with a wonderful blend of scientific fascination and emotional appreciation. Paperback, 174 pages |
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Foxes : Living on the Edge by J. David Henry |
Another book by my favorite fox author. Henry examines several species of fox in this book, including the swift fox, whose conservation program he was involved with in Canada. Much more photo-heavy than Red Fox. Paperback, 143 pages |
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How to Spot a Fox by J. David Henry |
A smaller book, also photo-rich, in which Henry advises the aspiring naturalist on the best ways to find and observe foxes. Paperback, 109 pages |
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Wild Dogs : The Wolves, Coyotes, and Foxes of North America by Peggy Bauer (Photographer), Erwin A. Bauer |
A large trade paperback book with some good writing about the animals, but it's the pictures that are outstanding in this book. The Bauers are accomplished wildlife photographers, and it shows. Trade Paperback, 118 pages |
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Wild Puppies by Erwin Bauer (Photographer), Peggy Bauer |
A smaller book of wild canids, with less text and pictures only of cubs, kits, and pups. Possibly the highest cute factor of any animal book. Again, the pictures are beautiful. Trade Paperback, 78 pages |
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Fox Family : Four Seasons of Animal Life by Richard L. Gage, Minoru Taketazu |
This is a beautiful book written by Taketazu, describing the year he spent watching foxes in Japan. Some of the photographs are stunning, the others simply breathtaking. Hardcover, 139 pages |
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Urban Foxes by Stephen Harris, Guy Troughton |
Dr. Harris is probably the foremost authority on urban foxes. I used more of his papers in researching mine than I did anyone else's. The illustrations are by turns cute/cartoony and nicely realistic, and the writing is very accessible. Hardcover, 128 pages |
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Foxes, Wolves and Wild Dogs of the World by Bruce Tanner (Photographer), David Alderton |
An excellent resource for facts on the evolution, distribution, conservation, and behavior of canids worldwide. Also includes many good photos, including some of rare and unusual species. Hardcover, 192 pages |
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The World of the Fox by Rebecca L. Grambo |
Another good "overview" book with excellent pictures. It includes a variety of fox species (the North American ones with their own chapters) and sections on the relationships between humans and foxes. Hardcover |
| Foxspell by Gillian Rubinstein |
This is the story of a young boy in Australia who is having trouble at school and at home. When he compassionately buries a dead fox, a fox spirit offers him the chance to become a fox himself. Very nicely written, evocative and emotional - and unlike many fox books, the facts are correct. I enjoyed this book a lot (and it won an award in Australia). School & Library Binding |
| The Foxes of FirstDark (Hunter's Moon) by Garry Kilworth |
Not available from Amazon! This is a Watership Down for foxes. Scour used bookstores and out-of-print searches; if you like foxes, you must read this book. It follows the life of a vixen in England, through tragedy and triumph, and pulls you into the story along with her. |
| Franky Furbo by William Wharton |
Not available from Amazon! Not quite as good as Birdy, but then, little is. This is written from stories Wharton used to tell his children at night, about a magical fox named Franky Furbo who rescues a soldier during the Second World War. The story is as magical as the fox, a fairy tale for adults as well as for kids. (This one often shows up in bargain bins and dollar stores - keep your eyes open.) |
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Arctic Foxes by Dan Guravich (Photographer), Nikita Ovsyanikov (Photographer), Downs Matthews |
Many beautiful pictures of a beautiful animal. School & Library Binding |
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Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl, Donald Chaffin (Illustrator) |
One of Dahl's more overlooked books, but no less charming than any of his other works. Farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean try to put an end to Mr. Fox's thievery once and for all, but they are not quite as clever as Fantastic Mr. Fox. Hardcover |
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Fox (See How They Grow) by Jane Burton (Photographer), Mary Ling |
This book has photos and text describing the growth stages of red foxes. There is also a video based on this book. Either is a good way to show kids how animals grow from helpless babies to adulthood. Hardcover |
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Gray Fox (Picture Puffins) (hardcover edition) by Robert Sauber (Illustrator), Jonathan London |
Not a book for very young kids, as the grey fox is killed by a car near the end. But the story shows his kits surviving and going out to take his place, so it ends on a positive note. Reprint Edition, Paperback, 32 pages |
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Reynard the Fox by Alain Vaes (Illustrator) |
A gorgeously illustrated and slightly cleaned-up retelling of the legendary tales of Reynard the Fox. Hardcover |
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Seasons of a Red Fox by Susan Saunders |
For youngsters, a summary of a year in the life of a red fox. Mostly accurate factually, too, and the drawings are quite charming. 1st Ed., Hardcover |
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The Fox Maiden by Tatsuro Kiuchi (Illustrator), Elsa Marston |
A beautiful story of a Japanese fox who takes on the form of a human maiden and falls in love. School & Library Binding |
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Living With Wildlife : How to Enjoy, Cope With, and Protect
North America's Wild Creatures Around Your Home and Theirs by Diana Landau (Editor), Shelley Stump |
Haven't read this one, so I can't make any recommendations. But if you live in a suburban area and are concerned about either making your place wildlife-friendly, or limiting damages from wildlife (foxes are rarely mentioned on lists of wildlife considered "pests" in suburbia), this might be a good investment. Paperback, 341 pages |
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Peterson First Guide to Urban Wildlife by Sarah Landry |
I haven't read this one, either, but Peterson makes good guides. If this is as high quality as their others, I'm sure it's worth a look. Paperback, 128 pages |
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