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Gaspard’s Foxtrot
Book Review
I loved looking at the map at the back and discovering where all the places mentioned in the book were
Caitlin says: I liked this book because it was exciting and had great pictures showing the different sights of London. I thought Gaspard the fox was really brave to follow Honey and Finty all the way to Hyde Park. I loved how he snuck on a real London bus because I got to see all the sights along the bus route.
My favourite page was of China Town because it looked like a fun place and I could imagine the delicious smells of tasty food. I also loved looking at the map at the back and discovering where all the places mentioned in the book were.
Mum says: This was a wonderful story with beautiful illustrations that took me down memory lane. It was great to be able to show Caitlin some of the sights from a bus route I took daily when I lived in London. We even looked up and listened to ‘Gaspard de la Nuit’ on Spotify as it was mentioned early on in the story.
However, I would recommend a parent read with, or to, their child to help explain some of the language, which was quite tricky for a 7 year old to read/understand by themselves
About the Book
In this adventure for Gaspard the Fox gets to see several London landmarks as he travels on a No.38 bus across London and ends up appearing centre stage at Hyde Park.
There are lots of descriptions about the fox’s brave journey so readers can really imagine the sights, sounds and smells of London city centre and the story is beautifully illustrated by James Mayhew.
It is ideal for children aged 6- 8 years, but older and younger readers will enjoy reading it too, and following the journey on the map.
Author
Zeb Soanes
Zeb Soanes (born 24 June 1976) is a British broadcaster, narrator, actor and children’s author. He spent more than two decades reading news and the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 before becoming the presenter of the weekday evening classical music show Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes on Classic FM.
He is also the author of the beloved children’s series Gaspard the Fox — a set of books inspired by encounters with an urban fox.
Illustrator
James Mayhew
James Mayhew (born 1964) is an English children’s-book author and illustrator, best known for his beloved Katie picture-book series, as well as works like Ella Bella Ballerina and his illustrations for other authors’ stories such as Gaspard the Fox. He is also a storyteller and live-art performer: during concert performances he creates illustrations in real time to accompany classical music, bringing together art, narrative and music to enchant young audiences.
Reviewer Profile
Caitlin, 7
- Reviews: 3
- Likes: baking, painting and reading
- Dislikes: slugs and grazing my knees
- Favourite Book: Goth Girl by Chris Riddell
- Favourite Film: Frozen 2
- Favourite Song: Sisters by The Beverley Sisters
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