Leila and her mother are from Syria, they fled their home to escape war. Her mother moved to the Arctic Circle to study the Arctic Fox, leaving Leila in London - until one day she invites Leila to visit her in Norway to join her on a fox-tracking research trip…

Based on the true story of Anna the Arctic Fox - who walked from Norway to Canada across the sea ice, travelling over 2,000 miles in 76 days - we join Leila, Amani, Liv, Britt & Matty on a wonderful, wildlife-filled adventure through Arctic waters following Miso the fox.

Including exciting encounters with polar bears, arctic terns, minke whales, leopard seals, orcas and even a blue whale, Leila And The Blue Fox is a brilliant fun-filled, nature-themed book for little ones.

The book highlights the issues that come with the climate crisis, like global warming & rising sea levels, and how they are affecting wildlife behaviours and migration patterns.

One of my favourite parts of this book was the little snippets of Miso’s journey, which were beautifully woven into the main story, accompanied by the loveliest illustrations. It was really magical to get a glimpse of her journey as well as Leila’s. 

This was a really gorgeous book, KMH never disappoints.