Gaspard the Fox: questions to ask and activities to try
Gaspard the fox sets out across the city one summer evening. Gaspard the Fox is a charming picture book about the wildlife we share our streets with.
What age is it for? Gaspard the Fox is best for ages 3–6. Good for: City foxes, and the animals we share our streets with.
Gaspard the Fox (Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- City foxes, and the animals we share our streets with
Read it, then look out for foxes, pigeons and other city animals on your next evening walk.
What it helps with
- City wildlife
- Animals and people sharing space
- Adventure
- Night-time
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where does Gaspard live?”
- “What was he looking for?”
- “Who did he meet?”
- “What did he eat?”
- “Have you seen a fox?”
- “Which animals live near us?”
5-minute activities to try together
City safari
Go on an evening walk and count the animals you spot.
Fox map
Draw Gaspard's route across a city.
Free printables: Gaspard the Fox worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
The Happy Hedgerow (Elena Mannion and Erin Brown)
- Best for
- Hedgerows, wildlife and caring for the countryside
- Age
- 4-8
Peep Inside Night-Time (Anna Milbourne and Simona Dimitri)
- Best for
- What happens when night falls
- Age
- 1-4
Rosie's Walk (Pat Hutchins)
- Best for
- Position words, and spotting what the character can't see
- Age
- 2-5
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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