School Library Journal Best Books of 2024

The mischievous and fun-loving Fox is back in another humorous and surprising I Can Read, from Caldecott Honor– and three-time Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor.

Fox is ready to play ball!

So are Elephant, Rabbit, Bear…and Snail.

But who will win the game?

• Perfect for Early Readers: Simple, repetitive sentences and familiar words help build confidence for kids just beginning their reading journey.
• Funny Picture Book: Join Fox, Elephant, Bear, Rabbit, and Snail in a silly game of ball where the action is always hilarious.
• Surprise Ending: Everyone wants to win, but the final champion is the one you’d least expect!
• A Gentle Lesson in Sportsmanship: This sweet story shows that playing together and having fun is more important than who wins the game.