Independent Reading Level: 3rd - 5th grade.

This book is about a fox who goes out for some adventure. He finds some grapes and tries and tries to reach them, but finally gives up and goes back home.

Personally, I have always heard about this fable, but never read it. I really did not like the ending. I know there is a meaning about never giving up, but do not think this particular book is good for chldren, because he does give up and then the book is just over. It does not say what happens after he gives up.

I doubt I would read this book to my children, but if I had to, I would add on my own extension of ideas or possibly make up my own ending with posterboard and pictures or felt board. I would possibly have something sad happen to Red Fox to show children they should not give up on things so easily.