Argyle Fox by Marie Letourneau is a beautiful illustrated and entertaining book for a young child or a beginner reader. It is the story of a young red fox that wants to play outside even though it is very windy. All his plans for a fun day outside are ruined by the wind until his mother tells him to think about what he could play with in the wind. There is a very subtle theme of disappointment and frustration and how to cope with it well.

The beautiful artwork within the book contains many different animal and items that might spur further discussions with a child, or maybe a game of I Spy.

This book would make an excellent gift for bedtime reading or quite time.

I received a ACR of this book from NetGalley and Tanglewood with no obligation to review it. This is my honest review after reading

Such a cute book for a child starting to learn about how the weather affects our lives. Argyle just wants to play but the wind is making it tough. See what he does to figure it out and how much fun he ends up having. LOVE it!

It was time that I read more children’s books from NetGalley and I happened to pick up another children’s book from NetGalley called “Argyle Fox” by Marie Letourneau and I actually found this book to be quite cute!

The story starts off with a young fox named Argyle Fox who wanted to go outside and play, but his mother warns him that it is very windy outside and that he might not be able to play the games that he wanted to play. But, Argyle Fox went outside to play with his cards anyway and while Argyle was playing with his cards, the wind blows his cards away and Argyle had to go back home to find something else to play with. Argyle then finds an old spider costume and decided to play as a spider in the trees outside. But the squirrels warned Argyle that it is too windy outside to play as a spider. But Argyle ignored the squirrels’ warnings and continued playing outside, but then the wind comes up and blows at Argyle, which causes him to get tangled in his homemade webs. Argyle then goes back home and tried to find another game to play outside and every time Argyle tries to find a new game to play on this windy day, the wind just keeps on messing up his games. Just as Argyle was going to give up playing games outside, his mother quietly encourages to think of another game to play on a windy day.

What game can Argyle play on a windy day?

Read this book to find out!

I have been reading many children’s books that deal with the main characters (usually children) trying to find a fun game to play whether they are inside or outside and it has been awhile since I had read such as book as this. Marie Letourneau has done a great job at telling a story about a young fox’s determination to play outside, despite it being a windy day and I enjoyed seeing the various games that Argyle tries out on the windy day such as playing as a spider and playing as a pirate. I also like the fact that Argyle never gave up on trying to find the right game to play on the windy day as it shows that he has a lot of determination in trying out various games, no matter how windy the day got. I really loved the fact that Argyle’s mother was supportive of Argyle’s determination in finding the perfect game to play on a windy day as it was great seeing a parent support their child during their time of need and I liked the fact that Argyle’s mother encouraged Argyle to find a different game that would be more suitable to play in the wind. Marie Letourneau’s artwork is adorable and colorful to look at as I loved the images of Argyle Fox doing different activities such as playing as a spider and playing as a pirate and I also loved the images of the wind coming in with the words “WHOOSH” accompanying it as it gives it a huge presence in the story.

The reason why I gave this story a four-star rating was because even though I found the story to be really cute, I have already read plenty of children’s books where the main character is trying to find a new game to play either outside or inside the house and I just found this story to be a bit repetitive at this point.

Overall, “Argyle Fox” is a truly cute story about encouraging children to find good games to play on a windy day and I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this book.

this is an adorable children’s picture book about a feisty fox, but it’s also one of those children’s entertainments studded with nuggets of life lessons. this one manages to deliver its message without being cloying or off-putting, which is wonderful, because i am allergic to being told how to live, and i suspect foxen are as well.

young argyle fox wants to play outside, but every game he plays ends up ruined by the ‘rotten, wicked, spiteful’ wind. every time he announces his plans, he is warned by some well-meaning creature or other that this particular game might not work well in the wind, but argyle fox is stubborn and determined, although admittedly, those creatures turn out to be correct every time, even when it comes to games that should totally work in the wind, like pirate or spider, or even soccer.

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FWOOOOOSSSHHHH (insert wind-noises here)

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d’oh

after five failed attempts, argyle fox is very fed up indeed, and stomps back home, shouting, <i>“I’m never playing in the wind ever, ever, EVER again!”</i> and having himself a good pout.

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but mama fox is a wise vixen, and she gently encourages him to think hard and surely he will be able to come up with a game that will be perfect for windy-day play.

and he does, because he is a fox full of cleverness and bags full of tricks, and also because a children’s story that ended in despair would not be very appealing, [book:The Velveteen Rabbit|144974] aside.

there are many lessons and values at play here: persistence, overcoming life’s obstacles, resourcefulness, lateral thinking, and creative problem-solving. but it’s also a subtle reminder about all the fun that can be had in the great outdoors, all active and wild and free, because no wind is <i>really</i> going to stop pirate play.

frankly, i’m not sure that most of these are lessons this particular fox really <i>needed</i> to learn, since he proved he was creative and resourceful enough to come up with five ideas all on his own, many of which involved homemade props, but i’m always on board with books that emphasize low-tech, high-imagination funtimes, so a little preaching to the choir is fine by me.

the only real lesson argyle fox might have learned here is the one about “listening to others who are just trying to save you from wasting your time,” but that is a lesson that is NO FUN AT ALL, and it’s important for foxen to discover things for themselves, not to just blindly obey some groundhog.

i also like how sassy argyle fox is. he is taking advice from NO ONE, and he’s not afraid to tap into his predator-impulses:

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very cute, very fun, and i’m always here to thumbs-up a good foxen tale.

please excuse the poor quality of the pictures - i got this from netgalley, so they were snapped off of my computer, which, like house of cards on a windy day, is always a bad idea. i will try to remember to re-photograph from the actual book in the future. because obviously i’m going to want to own this one.

My kids loved Argyle Fox and his determination. Cute story with lovely illustrations.

I absolutely adored this book! The illustrations were perfect and little Argyle Fox is so adorable!

Now that my gushing is out of the way-- this book really is great. Our young Mr. Argyle loves to play outdoors and despite the wind he attempts to play with his various toys outside all day. Unfortunately, each new play attempt is foiled by the wind and after a while Argyle gives up. After listening to his mother's advice about finding something to do with the wind Argyle thinks, and thinks, and thinks. Finally he comes upon a wonderful idea!

I received a complementary e-copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review, but... one day, when I have children of my own, I might need to purchase this sweet little book for them.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Argyle Fox is a picture book written and illustrated by Marie Letourneau. The titular little fox wants nothing more than to play outside, but the wind ruins his plans. Animal friends try to warn him about the wind, but he ignores their advice- and then feels frustrated that his games are spoiled. Isn’t there anything that Argyle can do on a windy day?

Letourneau prefers a subdued color scheme for the illustrations, and this fits the forest motif very well. Argyle is a very creative fox, and we enjoyed seeing which game he would play next after his plans were ruined by the wind. The whimsical illustrations are full of little details, and we especially enjoyed his four-poster bed with tree canopy.

My three girls are in the fourth and second grades, and they enjoy reading novels, but they still love picture books. I was especially excited to share Argyle Fox with them because one of the girls is obsessed with foxes. She squealed with delight when she saw Argyle, and all three girls proclaimed that he was cute and adorable. My little fox-loving girl insisted that she be the one to do the sound effect of the wind- “Woosh”- as it swept in and ruined Argyle’s plans.

I would absolutely recommend Argyle Fox. This book is perfect for preschoolers and children in elementary school might enjoy it as well. This is a quick read with a very sweet ending. Argyle is a delightful little fox, and we enjoyed reading about his misadventures on a blustery day.

I thought this book was great for read aloud and for young readers. The illustrations were beautiful, and the story moved nicely along. This is a book that I will recommend for purchase for the juvenile section of the college library where I work, as I think education majors would enjoy using this.

Spring is finally here. You just want to go outside right? And there are SO MANY things you can do in spring when you a little, cute fox: play soccer, sail in your own pirate ship, build castles and battle ferocious, fire breathing dragons.

But you know there is this dude, that wouldn't let you be.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

YOU PERSEVERE

Per·se·vereˌ pərsəˈvir/, verb
Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.

And I'm nothing if not persisting. So I loved what this book was about! It was love at first sight, AKA cover love.

I'm just a sucker for that kind of illustration and that color pallet. So I requested the ARC and it was such a delight! The illustrations inside as just as charming, filled with whimsical animals and wild settings.

It's spring! the perfect time for this book. Read it with your kids during the Children's Book Week, May 1-7, 2017

This is an adorable picture book of learning how to adapt to your current surroundings and to not give up. Little Argyle fox desperately wants to play outside; however, the wind seems to ruin anything he wants to do. How will Argyle have fun when it's so windy out? I adored the illustrations and the colors. A perfect book to any children's collection.

I read this book to my children 2, 6, and 8 and they loved it. The message of not giving up even after failing stuck with my kids which was great. This was especially good with my older kids as we have been talking about perseverance. I love books with a message. The illustrations are great and it gave them great ideas for playing outside :)

A cute story about Argyle Fox who wants to play in the wind but every activity he tries gets foiled. Pretty illustrations and a simple story will delight any child.

Argyle Fox is a cute story about a fox who wants to play in the wind but doesn't know with what. The story is a bit predictable as there is only thing that is good for a windy day and it was obvious in one of the illustration where his mom tells him to think about it. The illustrations are fun and interactive and you will have fun looking at all the fun things in each scene. Your kids will love say whoosh as the wind makes it way through the pages

We woke up this morning to more snow and cold temperatures. Ohio’s weather has been crazy lately. I swear it was almost 60 yesterday. I needed some spring and Argyle Fox provides just that. It’s a windy spring day and Argyle Fox wants to play outside, but the wind ruins everything he tries to do, until he comes up with a solution.

It’s a fun cute book. I like the ingenuity it encourages. On the other hand, I don’t think wind should really ruin playing pirate or knight and I don’t think it was nice for the other woodland creatures to discourage his imaginative play. You don’t need a cardboard castle to pretend to fight a dragon. Or a paper hat to be a pirate. And I’m pretty sure building a tower of cards outside is never a good idea.

But, if the wind hadn’t made him grumpy during his other games, he wouldn’t have been able to figure out the perfect thing to play with or have been able to share his idea with his friends.

I like the illustrations. The colors are nice, not overly bright, but not dull either. The cover gives a good example of the style. I also like how the pictures show us what happens when the wind blows, the text doesn’t have to.
It’s a good spring book and I think kids will be able to relate to Argyle Fox. He plays games they’re familiar with and I can even see using his “project” as a start for one of your own.

Argyle Fox is frustrated when his plans to play outside are ruined because of the wind. When his mother encourages him to think of something else to do, Argyle finds a solution. This book highlights problem-solving and perseverance. It also shows how to turn around a situation that is not ideal. The illustrations are detailed and colorful. I think my young readers will enjoy this book with its animal characters and they will relate to and learn from the message.

A windy day could possibly ruin Argyle's day, but with gentle guidance the creatures of the forest and Argyle's mother show him that perseverance is the only way to save the day! A powerful addition to all children's collections because of its timeless message of try, try, again and vibrant illustrations!

This book is beautifully illustrated and has a main character children can easily identify with. It's great for teaching the importance of perseverance. The book suggests it's for 8-12 year-olds but it has a lot of interesting l vocabulary that could be a good way of introducing it to younger children if they have an adult read to/with them.
The story is simple and it's good for children to apply the skill of making predictions using evidence from the text.
This book would be good for analysing as a whole class and applying reading skills. I also think younger children would enjoy hearing the story and reading parts of it with an adult.

This is a great story for inspiring children to use their imaginations and get creative, rather than complaining of boredom or watching television! I love Argyle Fox's enthusiasm for adventure and fun, as well as his determination to create his own story!

Argyle Fox just wants to play outside. As he heads out the door, he grabs his cards. Unfortunately it is quite the blustery day, and Argyle’s card house and even the tiny birds are blown away. Not deterred, Argyle returns home and gathers up more toys. Armed with a fake spider, he makes a giant web even though the squirrels warn Argyle that it is too windy. As predicted, Argyle’s web topples over into a giant mess. Over and over again, the wind foils Argyle’s fun plans, but he persists, ignoring either arrogantly or optimistically the advice of the other woodland creatures. Eventually heading home in complete frustration, Argyle’s mom gently tells him to think a little harder. Inspired and not yet defeated, Argyle builds a kite that perfectly compliments this windy day. In what can only be an act of contrition, he also builds all of his little forest friends kites too.

Argyle Fox is a sweet read that is playfully illustrated. The word “Woosh” swirls in the gusty and destructive wind. Small details such as the castle made from a recycled box with “this end up” written on it and the little tree house bed with gold string lights make the story relatable and cozy, even on this gusty day. The soft, gentle colors and row of argyle scarfs lined up on the wall complete this feel good story. Perfect for preschool to second grade, Argyle Fox exemplifies perseverance and imagination. In a world that is becoming more and more digitized, I appreciate that Argyle spends his day outside with staple toys while his mom knits an argyle scarf. I love that Argyle wears argyle patterns—but I would expect nothing less.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Tanglewood Publishing for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is a cute story to share with a little one as warmth returns to us, now that spring is beginning again.

Argyle Fox is an intelligent little fox that may seem stubborn when he's continually trying to play games that others are telling him won't work in the strong wind, but I thought this showed strength of character. He wasn't being rude to them, but rather learning for himself why something might not be plausible, such as building a card tower outside when it's windy.

His inevitable turn to kite flying is nice, though I question whether knitting a tail for the kite (the inspiration from his mother's knitting) would have worked quite as well as is pictured in the book. A lot of yarn is quite heavy and given the size of the kite, I think it would've weighed Argyle Fox's kite down rather than enabled it to soar as shown.

Regardless, this tale is a good one about perseverance and learning to work with what you have. Argyle Fox tried to play with a variety of things, such a card towers and a cardboard castle, that simply didn't work. In the end, flying kites with your friends, especially with kites you made for them, can be just as enjoyable.