![]() A little advanced for independent readers, this is a deep, unusual picture book which would be ideal for reading aloud in a classroom or home situation and will appeal to wide range of children (and adults). ![]() This quirky, eccentric, surprising and unique storybook defies classification. What ensues is a witty, touching and revealing story about stepping out of your comfort zone and into someone else’s shoes. Skunk and Badger Author: Amy Timberlake Illustrator: Jon Klassen Publisher: Scholastic Badger lives by himself in his Aunt Lula’s brownstone townhouse. And Skunk likes to chat and spend lively evenings with chickens while Badger craves peace and quiet. Suddenly breakfast is eggs, fire roasted peppers, crispy potatoes, strawberry muffins and hot chocolate. When Skunk turns up on Badger’s doorstep unexpectedly, Badger is so surprised that before he knows it, Skunk has moved in. Skunk has a red suitcase tied up with twine containing pyjamas, a storybook and a chicken whistle. His life is focussed, predictable, safe and solitary. ![]() ![]() Every morning he eats cold cereal with cold milk from a cold bowl before spending his days doing Important Rock Work. Badger lives by himself in his Aunt Lula’s brownstone townhouse. ![]()
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