The Fox Book

Hardback  |  160 pages  |  150 x 150mm
Publication March 2017 |  ISBN 9781910862551

Wily, cunning and much debated, when it comes to foxes, we are a nation divided. The question of charming animal or dangerous pest has raged for centuries, and continues to this day. The Fox Book is a must-have for all fox lovers, offering a unique insight into this most divisive of creatures, from its place in British countryside and cities, to its vibrant history in myth, art and legend throughout the world.

Produced with the support of The Fox Project. Written by Jane Russ.

Sections include:

• The life cycle of the fox
• The urban fox and the rural fox
• Sport or pest control
• The fox worldwide
• Myths and legends
• Kitsune, Huli Jing and Kumiho
• A short story by Jackie Morris
• The fox in art and literature

Books in the series:

• The Hare Book
• The Owl Book
• The Fox Book
• The Red Squirrel Book
• The Bee Book
• The Robin Book
• The Hedgehog Book
• The Badger Book
• The Puffin Book
• The Native Pony Book
• The Beaver Book
• The Otter Book
• The Water Vole Book
• The Frog Book

Jane Russ is a nature writer, contributing author and series editor for Graffeg's Nature Books. Her highly-popular titles to date, covering the physiology, habitats, myth, legend, art and literature of some of Britain's most popular creatures also include The Hare Book and The Owl Book. She is a former Chair of the Hare Preservation Trust and now serves as secretary.