The Fox and the Star

Best known for designing the iconic clothbound Penguin Hardcover Classics series, Coralie Bickford-Smith has written her first book, an illustrated fable set in nature.

The Fox and the Star is the story of a friendship between a lonely Fox and the Star who guides him through the frightfully dark forest. Illuminated by Star's rays, Fox forages for food, runs with the rabbits, and dances in the rain--until Star suddenly goes out and life changes, leaving Fox huddling for warmth in the unfamiliar dark.

To find his missing Star, Fox must embark on a wondrous journey beyond the world he knows--a journey lit by courage, newfound friends, and just maybe, a star-filled new sky.

Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and the art of William Blake, The Fox and the Star is a heartwarming, hopeful tale which comes alive through Coralie Bickford-Smith's beloved illustrations, guiding readers to "look up beyond your ears."