I cannot keep all of the books I review.  Many people in the world of reviewing simply sell the books online or to a secondhand bookstore and turn a small profit on the vast number of books that arrive in their mailboxes.  My own book was available online from a NY bookstore "used" before it was available for sale, unfortunately, so I speak from personal experience on this. I'm sure there are passionate arguments for and against this practice. 

I simply choose to give away the books instead.

Today, a friend and colleague who gave birth in December to the most precious redheaded boy ever, received my review copy of A New Home for Little Fox by Janet Bingham, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw.  My friend was immediately afraid I'd spent money on her, so I quickly assured her I hadn't.  But it was fun to wrap it up like a present nonetheless. 

As far as the book itself goes, it's one of those very sweet books that usually make me cringe slightly. That sounds terrible but there are so many huggy-smoochy-luvums-honey-sweetie books out there, I sometimes feel I could dip the corner in my coffee and have no need of sugar.  That said, this book deftly manages to work in specific names for animal homes (i.e. nest, warren), one incident of counting, humor, and it could be used as a "single father" book, or one for kids who spend part of the time with each parent, as Mommy Fox is nowhere around.  The illustrations are a treat, and the gold foil a nice touch.