Arco's Little House

Author Jess Fogel
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Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
$9.99 US
| $13.99 CAN
On sale Aug 26, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9780593523728
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 490L | Fountas & Pinnell L

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Learn to embrace what truly makes you happy in this sweet story about a little fox with a little house and a big heart.

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text and lively illustrations to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!


Arco the fox loves his little house. But when new neighbors with huge homes start to move into the area, Arco begins to feel the need to build his house bigger and grander, too. But is that what will actually make him happy?

With lively, whimsical art, this debut picture book from Jess Fogel tells a gentle story about the importance of finding what truly brings you joy, no matter what others say.

Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
"Fogel’s gentle, straightforward story offers a noble message, especially in today’s world, which often values overconsumption over necessity; it’s clear that bigger isn’t always better. Arco’s emotional journey is authentic, and his eventual resolution rings true."—Kirkus Reviews
Jess Fogel is an author/illustrator who was born in Germany, grew up in Israel, and now lives among the trees, deer, and bears in the Catskills. Jess’s illustrations have been published in the Portland Mercury, Yeti Magazine, and La Petite Magazine. View titles by Jess Fogel
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Learn to embrace what truly makes you happy in this sweet story about a little fox with a little house and a big heart.

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text and lively illustrations to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!


Arco the fox loves his little house. But when new neighbors with huge homes start to move into the area, Arco begins to feel the need to build his house bigger and grander, too. But is that what will actually make him happy?

With lively, whimsical art, this debut picture book from Jess Fogel tells a gentle story about the importance of finding what truly brings you joy, no matter what others say.

Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Reviews

"Fogel’s gentle, straightforward story offers a noble message, especially in today’s world, which often values overconsumption over necessity; it’s clear that bigger isn’t always better. Arco’s emotional journey is authentic, and his eventual resolution rings true."—Kirkus Reviews

Author

Jess Fogel is an author/illustrator who was born in Germany, grew up in Israel, and now lives among the trees, deer, and bears in the Catskills. Jess’s illustrations have been published in the Portland Mercury, Yeti Magazine, and La Petite Magazine. View titles by Jess Fogel

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