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A clever fox craves a woman's milk, but after he takes a gulp, the old woman cuts off his tail as a reminder of his mischief. Determined to regain what was taken, the fox sets out to make a series of honest exchanges to earn the tail back. This charming folk tale, rooted in traditional storytelling, is celebrated for its lively characters, moral lesson about trust and restitution, and its whimsical illustration style that earned a Caldecott Medal.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nonny Hogrogian
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