"This comical early reader, expressed in understated sentences and simple vocabulary, will charm youngsters; they'll giggle at Fox's outlandish "big ideas" and the havoc they wreak. Onomatopoeic sound words heighten the fun. Caldecott Honoree Tabor's wry illustrations are muted, set against uncluttered backgrounds, allowing kids to focus on the characters and the humorous proceedings. Children will have no problem enjoying this delightfully witty book." -- Kirkus Reviews "Everyone's favorite fox is back! The engaging text features common sight words and repetitive phrases. Tabor's signature pencil and watercolor illustrations are as charming as ever, with a cast of appealing characters engaged in comical antics. A welcome and valuable addition to any early reader collection, sure to be popular with fans of the series in addition to newcomers." -- School Library Journal "Tabor is skilled at letting a controlled vocabulary and tight sentences play it straight while his illustrations bring the comedy.

Short statements that lean on sight words and repetition read like wry commentary on Fox's antics, which are made plain in Tabor's colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations. Readers [will] be giggling in anticipation of exactly how badly this is all going to end." -- The Horn Book.