Awards
- Short-listed for Book of the Year 3rd-4th Grade - Kid's Book Choice Awards 2021 (United States)
Overview
Winnie-the-Pooh meets Wallace & Gromit in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship. 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? 'This book was so funny! It made me and my dad laugh so hard. I didn't know if Skunk and Badger were ever going to become friends, but if you want to find out then read the book.' Henry, age 6 (ABA 2020 Kids' Reading Guide) A People Best Book for Kids of 2020 A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2020 A Booklist Editor's Choice Book of 2020 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2020 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2020 A Shelf Awareness for Readers Best Book of 2020 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 An Indigo Best Book of the Year 2020 An Evanston Public Library Great Kids Book of 2020
Full Product Details
Author: Amy Timberlake ,
Jon Klassen
Publisher: A&U Children's
Imprint: A&U Children
Volume: 1
Weight: 0.230kg
ISBN: 9781761180941
ISBN 10: 1761180940
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'Wordy fun, with laugh-out-loud dialogue.' The New York Times Book Review 'Exceptionally sweet.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'A treasure of a book.' Booklist, starred review
Author Information
Amy Timberlake's novels for young readers have received a Newbery Honor, an Edgar Award, a Golden Kite Award, and the China Times Best Book Award. She grew up in Hudson, Wisconsin, but now calls Chicago home. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and holds an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois. You can find her walking on Chicago's Lakefront Trail on cool, crisp fall days. Jon Klassen is a Canadian-born author/illustrator. His books include I Want My Hat Back; This Is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal; We Found a Hat; and The Skull. Jon is also the illustrator of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and The Dark by Lemony Snicket, among many others. He is a member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions to children's literature. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.
