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Chanticleer and the Fox

Name: Chanticleer and the Fox
ISBN: 9780064430876

A Caldecott Award Winner

Geoffrey Chaucer

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 1, 1982

Reading lane: Fox Stories

King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day.

Folktale Retellings Farm Animal Stories Fox Stories children

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Fox and Fowl

A proud rooster’s close call turns a barnyard tale into a lively test of wit.

Come here for

A wary barnyard face-off with a clever fox
A rooster who has to think quickly

Expect

Quick turns from confidence to close-call danger
A nimble tale with wit at its center

Book Details

Authors: Geoffrey Chaucer
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: November 1, 1982
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Fox Stories · Farm Animal Stories
Reading lane: Fox Stories

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Farm Animal Stories
Fox Stories
The Classics
Fairy Tale Collections

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Folktale Retellings
Family Stories
Legends, Myths, Fables / General
Magic & Fantasy

About This Book

King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom. Winner, 1959 Caldecott Medal Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) Winner, 1992 Kerlan Award