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About The Book
This delightful twist on a bedtime picture book introduces readers to the unknowingly nocturnal Fox, whose late-night cocoa cravings take him on a journey in search of someone—anyone!—who is still awake to share a cup.
Fox loves drinking cocoa with his friends. There’s just one problem: When the sun starts to go down and Fox is wide awake and craving chocolate—everyone else is heading off to bed!
So Fox sets off in search of a friend to share his cocoa with. He comes across a topsy-turvy turtle, a bear in a sticky situation, plus more potential pals, but they’re all too sleepy for a late-night cup of cocoa. What is Fox to do? Someone else must be awake…
Fox loves drinking cocoa with his friends. There’s just one problem: When the sun starts to go down and Fox is wide awake and craving chocolate—everyone else is heading off to bed!
So Fox sets off in search of a friend to share his cocoa with. He comes across a topsy-turvy turtle, a bear in a sticky situation, plus more potential pals, but they’re all too sleepy for a late-night cup of cocoa. What is Fox to do? Someone else must be awake…
About The Author
Photo courtesy of the illustrator
Enrico Lorenzi is an Italian illustrator who was born and raised in a small seaside town in Liguria, Italy, and now lives in Florence. He studied at the Florence Academy of Fine Art and the Ars in Fabula Illustration School, and he has worked with many Italian publishing houses. A Friend for Fox is his English language debut. To learn more, visit EnricoLorenzi.art.
About The Illustrator
Photo courtesy of the illustrator
Enrico Lorenzi is an Italian illustrator who was born and raised in a small seaside town in Liguria, Italy, and now lives in Florence. He studied at the Florence Academy of Fine Art and the Ars in Fabula Illustration School, and he has worked with many Italian publishing houses. A Friend for Fox is his English language debut. To learn more, visit EnricoLorenzi.art.
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (October 14, 2025)
- Length: 48 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665964272
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"Lorenzi’s cartoonish illustrations serve the picture book well.... [The ending] is a cleverly funny nightcap (or daycap?) to this sleepy storytime option, while a daytime reading offers a chance to discuss both being a friend and animal sleep cycles."
– The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB), September 2025
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