This delightful children's book is about Argyle Fox trying to play outside on a windy spring day. The wind goes "wooosh" and spoils his tall card tower, tangles his yarn web, blows off his pirate hat, blows his ball into a tree and blows apart his castle.
Argyle Fox gathered his things and went home.
"I'm never playing in the wind ever, ever, EVER again!"
Mama Fox suggested that he think and figure out something to play in the wind. After a lot of thought he finally solves the problem.
The whimsical colourful illustrations easily lend themselves to discussions about what is happening and making predictions.
ARGYLE FOX written and illustrated by Marie Letourneau would be a great book to read to young children, and read with early readers. I highly recommend this book for libraries.
5 stars

Special thanks to NetGalley, Tanglewood Publishing, Inc. and the author for providing me with the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book.

I finally found a hard copy of this little picture book! So cute. Gentle little tale of a little fox wanting to play on a windy game and all his efforts are thwarted by the wind. The his mama tells him to think of something to play with in the wind and Argyle finds a solution! Cute illustrations, too! Little ones will love hearing this story, especially in the spring and tied to a story time craft!

What a charming and beautifully illustrated book this is. We meet and follow Argyle Fox as he struggles to find something to play on a windy day. After trying to build a tower of cards and playing castles Argyle becomes despondent by how the wind ruins his games and he retreats to his room swearing there is nothing he can play when the weather is this windy. His mother encourages him to think of a solution to his problem and while he cannot see any possibilities his creativity soon starts flowing until he thinks of a great way to spend the afternoon in the wind.

The illustrations are beautifully drawn with an attractive colour palate that is very pleasing to the eye.

I would certainly recommend this book to parents and educators as a tool to remind children that being creative can often help us out of a rut and leave us with a feeling of satisfaction in the end.

So much adorableness!!!!! I want to read it again and again, and I'm 35 years old. I don't care! So cute!
Little Argyle wants to play outside, but the strong wind keeps messing up his games, knocking down his fort, and blowing away his hat. He decides that he hates playing in the wind, and sulks indoors until his mother tells him to think carefully of something that would be good to play in the wind. Argyle thinks carefully and creatively to come up with the perfect solution!

Cute little Argyle!! So sweet!! He's full of imagination and really pours himself into his games. Reminds me of me when I was little; I was a very imaginative child who played lots of elaborate games of "pretend" with my siblings. Argyle plays pirates, dresses up like a spider, builds a castle fort, becomes a famous soccer star, and fights a dragon! I love this kid!

I love love love the illustrations. The soft colors and little details in the background make every page a delight! I had to stop and stare at each page for a little minute, to make sure I caught every sweet thing there. But it doesn't feel busy or overwhelming at all; it just gives the story more depth and interest.

When the wind comes whooshing in to ruin the game, I almost felt like I could feel the wind roaring and rushing by me. It reminded me so strongly of windy days on the mountain when I was a child, when the wind would tug at my hair and bring tears to my squinting eyes. It takes a powerful illustration to conjure up memories and feelings like that!

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.

This book took me awhile to get to due to work and school, but when I finally got around to it, it was worth it! The book is about a little fox named Argyle who really wants to play in the wind, but the wind destroys almost everything he tries to do until he eventually learns that there is one thing he can play in with the wind, and has a great time making it for all of his friends. The art style is absolutely adorable, and the story is very cute and teaches kids to think of a solution to a problem all on their own.

The age-old 'Try, try, and try again, and you will succeed' moral is told in this story using charming illustrations full of color, and a really chweet fox! After trying out a multitude of things (that feel too many for him) to play outside on a windy day, Argyle Fox has decided he does not want to play outside anyways. But his mom's quiet suggestion to think a little harder prompted him to, well, think; and he came up with the perfect solution to enjoy the windy day outside, and have his friends enjoy with what he played with too!! The pictures play their part in the telling of the story too as the wind plays havoc with each of Argyle's creative ideas to play outside, until his final 'eureka' moment.
This is a great read-aloud book where you could possibly enact the scenes either indoors or outdoors to make it a great fun read for young readers.


Reread factor: 3.5/5 (Might get a little repetitive and hence the lower reread factor!)
Reading level: Ages 4-7
Rating: B+

Additional note about the author: Marie also illustrated a few other books that I have truly enjoyed. They include Is a Worry Worrying You?, The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids, and was the author and illustrator for The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères.

An excellent story with a cute lead character and a fun and predicable plot.

Argyle Fox

by Marie Letourneau

Argyle Fox is a cute children’s book about a little fox who wants to go outside to play on a windy day. He has fun, creative ideas for things to play, but other animals warn him that each activity can’t be done in the wind. Argyle Fox takes on various roles, such as spider and pirate, in his efforts at make believe, and the dialogue reflects these characters.

This story would make a good early childhood read aloud with lots of discussion opportunities. Argyle Fox has a simple, predictable story line that is reassuring to children, It encourages vocabulary development and creativity. The illustrations are fun and appropriate to the story. This picture book could be enjoyed in the classroom or at home.

I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Tanglewood Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5

Category: Children’s Fiction

Notes: recommended for ages 3-7

Publication: March 14, 2017—Tanglewood Publishing

Suggested Discussion Questions (Things to talk about while reading this book):
1. What fun things did Argyle Fox want to play? Have you ever pretended or played those things?
2. What animal friends gave Argyle Fox advice about the wind? Can you find them in the book?
3. What do these words mean: burrow, castle duel, pirate, plank?
4. Can you act out the story with me?
5. What other things can you play in the wind?
6. What nice thing did Argyle Fox do for his friends?
7. What is argyle? (Search the Internet for “argyle pattern” to share some great examples and for younger children contrast argyle with dots, stripes, plaid, etc.)

4.5 stars.

This is flipping adorable. The illustrations are amazing, and the lesson is one that encourages problem-solving and creativity. Really, you can't go wrong with an adorable fox kit in an argyle sweater.

(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)

RATING: 4.5 STARS

I loved both the story and the illustrations. Argyle is looking for something to do in the outdoors but it is very windy out. His mother and others warn him that each of his activities will be foiled with the wind...and sadly, it does. Argyle doesn't give up and finds the perfect activity for a windy day. I highly recommend this book!!

Delightful illustrations and a lesson for all, gently told.

Adorable picture book about a fox with BIG personality that teaches to think creatively when you come up across an obstacle. Argyle Fox is charming. The artwork is darling. An all around win.

This story charms the reader with beautiful illustrations that lend themselves to a quirky young fox named Argyle. He ventures forth, determined to enjoy his play time in spite of multiple warnings about the wind. Of course, the wind wreaks havoc with all of his plans, but after some time spent in contemplation, Argyle finds a solution that incorporates all his previous ventures in a new way that includes his friends. What a great story to share with young children to model perseverance, creativity, and sharing.

Recommended for classroom libraries! (5 stars)

Problem solving skills are one of the most important things being taught in today's elementary schools. It builds independence and confidence and fosters a growth mindset. Which is why I loved Argyle Fox immensely. It isn't always easy to find a book where a child character with a problem is given such minimal aid from a guardian and allowed to find a solution on their own.

With charming illustrations and an adorable hero, Argyle Fox, would make both a fantastic bedtime read or addition to a classroom library. While the message of being resourceful and inventive isn't likely to be noticed by children it's sure to inspire similar creative responses. But if not, it's a fun story with cute animals youngsters will enjoy.

I loved this book, it was excellent, flowed very well and lots of opportunities for children to get involved in the story. Its a positive book aimed to encourage children about what they can do if they put their minds to it. Lovely illustrations too!

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Thanks to NetGalley and Tanglewood Publishing for the opportunity to read and review Argyle Fox by Marie Letourneau. The Argyle Fox picture book is a beautifully illustrated story of a wind ruining a young fox's imaginative play. After the warnings from the friendly animals and the frustration of his play being ruined, clever Argyle comes up with something wonderful that he can play with in the wind. I like the details in the artwork showing Argyle's creativity and his comfortable home. 4 stars for a story that shows how well improvisation works!

Little Argyle Fox (dressed in argyle of course!) wants to play outside. But each time he tries a new game, he is thwarted by the wind. Frustrated, he gives up and goes inside to pout. Mama Fox encourages him to think about the situation and he ultimately comes up with a plan that works despite of the wind, and that includes his friends as well.
Argyle Fox is a sweet story that is sure to be a hit with young audiences. It is a great fit for story time and the pictures are adorable!

The illustrations are precious, and so is the story. I'd be happy to use this book for a storytime soon-I know the kids would love it!