Doctor Fox

Doctor Fox presents a light-hearted and humorous exploration of how people experience medical visits differently. Maxwell Meerkat has no fear of going to the doctor, calmly facing the news that he needs stitches. Meanwhile, his father becomes more anxious with every step of the visit. The contrast in reactions between child and adult offers students a fun but meaningful way to explore emotions, resilience, and empathy. The expressive illustrations contribute important narrative detail, supporting comprehension and discussion. This text introduces key vocabulary (doctor, nurse, worried) and supports phonics instruction with long vowel sounds and consonant blends. It encourages students to examine point of view and author's intent while sequencing key events in the story.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages discussion about emotions and self-regulation.
• Develops comprehension strategies like sequencing and author's purpose.
• Enhances vocabulary related to health and well-being.
• Supports phonics development with long vowels and blends.

Classroom Ideas:

• Compare different reactions to visiting the doctor-create a class feelings chart.
• Act out a pretend doctor visit using toy instruments and role-play.
• Sequence events from the story with illustrations or sentence strips.
• Discuss point of view-write a version from the father's perspective.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 6-8
• Book size: 200mm x 190mm
• Made with non-toxic materials and child-safe pages
• Sturdy binding for repeated classroom use