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Name: The fox in the dark
Author: Alison Green

When the mysterious fox in the dark terrifies the neighborhood, Rabbit gathers Duck, Mouse, and Lamb to escape together into Rabbit’s house. Inside the walls, they confront the frightening idea that the fox might be more myth than menace. With playful illustrations, the picture book invites children to examine fear and the comfort found in friends’ company.

First publish date: 1873

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Alison Green

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