Chanticleer and the Fox

Written by Barbara Cooney

Grade:

2-4

ISBN-13:

978-0064430876

Publisher:

HarperCollins (1982)

Beloved illustrator, Barbara Cooney retells this age-old cautionary tale from Chaucer about the proud rooster who nearly let flattery get the best of him. King of the barnyard, Chanticleer is beautiful but vain, and soon meets a sly and complimentary fox. After convincing Chanticleer to perform his most beautiful crow, the fox captures Chanticleer and runs. However, the quick learning rooster tricks the fox into a boastful mistake and escapes with his life. Absolutely beautiful illustrations accompany the rich and elevated language of the story.