Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger 1)
by Amy Timberlake
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Pub Date Sep 15 2020 | Archive Date May 04 2022
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Description
A Best Book of 2020: People * Kirkus Reviews * Booklist * School Library Journal * Publishers Weekly * Shelf Awareness for Readers * New York Public Library * Chicago Public Library * Evanston Public Library
Wallace and Gromit meets Winnie-the-Pooh in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship, from Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake with full-color and black-and-white illustrations throughout by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.
No one wants a skunk.
They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Important Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. But Skunk is Badger’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger can do about it.
When Skunk plows into Badger’s life, everything Badger knows is upended. Tails are flipped. The wrong animal is sprayed. And why-oh-why are there so many chickens?
“Nooooooooooooooooooooo!”
Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake spins the first tale in a series about two opposites who need to be friends.
New York Times bestselling author/illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen completes the book with his signature lushly textured art. This beautifully bound edition contains both full-color plates and numerous black-and-white illustrations.
Skunk and Badger is a book you’ll want to read, reread, and read out loud . . . again and again.
Advance Praise
“Fresh and warm as a waffle. More, please!” - Adam Rex, New York Times best-selling author of The True Meaning of Smekday and School’s First Day of School
"A splendid entry in the odd-couple genre, Timberlake’s spunky series opener posits that compassion and inner transformation can strengthen the unlikeliest of friendships. It’s an approach that gestures toward broader societal conversations (consider the word that prompts Skunk to leave: “vermin”) without losing focus on the story’s delightful central duo. The use of fragmented sentences, repetition, and onomatopoeia makes for a fun read. Klassen’s muted, wistful artwork, meanwhile, invokes sweeping sentiments during key events. Exceptionally sweet." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781643750057 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 144 |
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Featured Reviews
Erin H, Librarian
A completely delightful tale of Badger, a rock scientist, who is firm in his daily routine. He is set in his ways and appreciates life as it is.
Living in a brownstone belonging to Aunt Lula, Badger does “important rock work” and needs constant focus.
When Skunk arrives, with Aunt Lula’s permission, Badger finds his life twisted and pulled in new ways and he is not keen.
Every day brings new surprises and events that Badger needs to adapt to. However, Badger isn’t handling the changes well and tends to lash out and be unkind to Skunk.
With the arrival of 100 chickens for story time, the disruption of his rock room and the mess, Badger is close to breaking point.
What happens next brings Badger’s life back to normal but is that what he really wants?
This book ensures that friendship and acceptance are highlighted and the importance of both when living with someone new!
The illustrations are beautifully drawn by Jon Klassen and interspersed within the pages of Badger and Skunk’s tale.
Karen A, Librarian
This is a sweet and quiet story that would be the perfect read aloud for 1st or second grade. The theme of friendship and acceptance comes through with teachable moments.
Diane W, Librarian
This is such a delightful surprise of a book! Who knew that I would grow to love a grumpy particular type badger set in his ways and an extraordinary, moon-gazing, book-reading, skunk who loved to cook (breakfast especially) and considered chickens to be among his best friends. Somewhere I saw someone likened Badger and Skunk to Frog and Toad and since the former is a much beloved pairing then I would have to agree! Perhaps Skunk and Badger will become a new classic. I can only hope, for where else would I find a skunk discussing the fine points of Shakespeare's Henry V? ""Gentle and kind is the way I would like the world to be. I hope it will be that way." How timely his interpretation. Then, moments later, the reader can erupt in laughter when the landscape goes chicken, perfectly illustrated by award-winning illustrator's Jon Klassen's subtle ink drawing of chickens everywhere! Though the odd couple tale is a bit predictable as to its outcome, the journey to get there has many delightful twists and turns. How they learn to appreciate each other's talents and differences is a lesson to be learned for all. Plus there's a ukulele and quantum leaps, music AND science! Oh, and I can't forget the bookstore that seems to have something for everyone and meals befit the feasts of Redwall. Sludge and slurry, we all have to wait for book 2, I suppose. In the mean time, let us all enjoy our stories and popcorn.
Natalie H, Reviewer
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This book has completely melted my heart! A beautiful tale unfolds between the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, between a Badger and a Skunk. A very unusual friendship between two very different animals with different personalities.
Badger is very set in his ways and sticks to a daily routine eating the same food and doing the same work (important rock work) until Skunk enters his life and he begins to enjoy different things, reluctantly. Then one day they have an argument and Skunk leaves feeling very sad and hurt emotionally. Badger frantically tries to find him and realises he has enjoyed Skunk entering his life and has missed out on so much by being so stuck in his rigid routine and life.
Honestly, this book is adorable and I really want a paper copy to treasure forever.
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