Book details

Macmillan Children's Book

XO, OX

A Love Story

Author: Adam Rex; illustrated by Scott Campbell

XO, OX

XO, OX

$17.99

About This Book

Dear Gazelle,

For some time now I have wanted to write a letter to say how much I admire you. You are so graceful and fine. Even when you are running from tigers you are like a ballerina...

Page Count
40
On Sale
01/03/2017
Age Range
4-8

Book Details

Dear Gazelle,

For some time now I have wanted to write a letter to say how much I admire you. You are so graceful and fine. Even when you are running from tigers you are like a ballerina who is running away from tigers.

I think that what I'm trying to say is that I love you.

XO,
OX


And so begins an epic, if initially unrequited, love affair between a graceful gazelle and a clumsy, hapless ox. Romance will never be the same.

Adam Rex's hilarious, sweet, and at times heartbreaking letters between a hopelessly romantic ox and a conceited, beautiful gazelle are paired perfectly with Scott Campbell's joyful illustrations to bring you a romance for the ages.

A Neal Porter Book

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781626722880

Reading Guide

In The News

"Kiddos who liked Campbell’s Hug Machine (2014) will get a kick out of this, too."— Booklist

"Persistence pays off seems to be the message in this bracingly un-Valentine-ish love story."—Kirkus

"It’s about as lovely (and funny) a story of opposites attracting that one could ask for. "—Publishers Weekly, starred

About the Creators

XO, OX

XO, OX

$17.99