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The Circles in the Sky

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$18.17 $27.95 In stock

Category: Books & Music

A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut.



One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest - it's something small, something silent, perhaps forgotten. It's a bird, as still as can be. Fox is confused, upset and angry - is the bird broken? But then a little moth comes along. Kind and wise and comforting, Moth shares a gentle philosophy: the story of the circles in the sky.



Told with huge sensitivity and style, this story of grief and hope feels like a folk tale for modern times.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Leo B. ★★★★★

The way Mountford uses light and shadow in the illustrations perfectly captures the emotional weight of Fox's journey. It's a quiet, thoughtful read that lingered with me long after I closed the book.

Harper ★★★★★

I picked this up after losing my own dog, and the way Fox’s journey unfolds on the page felt so true to that heavy, quiet ache. The paper quality is nice and thick, and the muted colors in the forest scenes really pull you into the mood.

Robert O. ★★★★★

The illustrations are absolutely stunning—every page feels like a piece of art. I found myself lingering on the colors and details long after reading the words. It’s a quiet, beautiful book that really captures the weight of loss.