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Name: Fox be nimble
Author: James Marshall

In "Fox be nimble," young readers follow Fox as he takes on the role of babysitter for the Ling children. When a skate slip turns into a scene of injury, Fox’s resourcefulness turns chaos into opportunity, culminating in a triumphant moment where he leads the band through a bustling parade.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: James Marshall

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