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His mother knows Little Fox is special, but his dad is worried that his differences will make him an easy target, not just for bullying from other foxes, but from human hunters, too. Little Fox's first friend is Stinky, a skunk who can't spray. Stinky understands Little Fox's dilemma and puts it into perspective. "My mom says it's okay to be different. I don't have to be like the other skunks." This is a great learning story for young readers, not only to accept themselves for their differences, but also to accept others for their differences. - Emily-Jane Hills Orford

As with all children's books I review, I asked my grandchildren, ages eleven and nine, to read it and share their impressions with me. They found Little Fox's character relatable; my grandson liked the relationship with Stinky the skunk the best. They shared that the scenes were easy to visualize. Little Fox is a strong character. His life is challenging, causing his character to grow. My Fox Begins teaches children that uniqueness is a gift, and true friendship is a treasure. It also illustrates that life has its problems; however, held within each of us is the ability to survive and overcome. - Cheryl E. Rodriguez

David Blaze's children's fable about social issues, My Fox Begins, gives readers of the author's My Fox series a welcome introduction to that amazing blue-eyed fox and his family. I'm a big fan of the series, even if I'm not in the age-targeted audience, and I particularly enjoyed getting to meet Stinky, the blue-eyed skunk kit. Blaze's plot is suspenseful, and his characters are well-defined. The illustrations are brilliantly colored and work quite well with the story. My Fox Begins is most highly recommended. - Jack Magnus