Foxy Joxy Plays a Trick
Foxy Joxy, a sly fox, sold watermelons. One day he had a clever idea. The animals were not happy. What will they do to teach him a lesson?


















Engagement Questions for “Foxy Joxy Plays a Trick”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- If you were one of the animals, how would you teach Foxy Joxy a lesson?
- Can you think of a different trick Foxy Joxy might play?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think the animals felt when they discovered the empty watermelons?
- Why is it important to be honest with others?
Nature & Science:
- How do watermelons grow, and what do they need to become big and juicy?
✍️ Written by: Nahida Esmail
🎨 Illustrated by: Mdu Ntuli
🎭 Designed by: Samantha Rice
📝 Edited by: Margot Bertelsmann
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
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