Fairy Tale Parade #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Big Claus and Little Claus," Rufus Redfox’s pride in his crimson tail leads to trouble when he’s caught stealing grapes from Squire Beaver, prompting a clever fable about a fearsome Boogly Bird. When his story is met with disbelief, Rufus takes matters into his own paws—crafting a tar-and-feather monster to scare the squire into surrendering treats, only to be exposed and punished with a white-tipped tail that forever marks his prank. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Walt Kelly, this 1943 tale from Dell blends mischief and myth with a touch of whimsical justice, all brought to life in a vibrant cover by Casper Emerson and Walt Kelly.
In a quiet kingdom, a wise woman, overlooked at a royal celebration, casts a spell that will send the newborn princess into a century-long sleep at sixteen. When a wandering prince arrives and breaks the enchantment, he finds more than just a sleeping girl—he finds a story waiting to awaken.
In "The Tail of Rufus Redfox," a boastful red fox named Rufus Redfox finds his pride tested when he’s caught stealing grapes from Squire Beaver. After spinning a wild tale about a monstrous Boogly Bird, he’s laughed at—until he crafts his own feathered fright and uses it to scare the Squire into surrendering his stash. But when the ruse is uncovered, Rufus pays a permanent price: his tail tip is burned, leaving a white mark that becomes a lasting sign for all red foxes to come.
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Reprinted in Walt Kelly's Fairy Tales #[nn] (2015)
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