For rock scientist Badger, it’s the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin, Fisher. Skunk and Badger is a book you’ll want to read, reread, and read out loud… again and again.Įgg marks the spot Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. This beautifully bound edition contains both full-color plates and numerous black-and-white illustrations. New York Times bestselling author/illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen completes the book with his signature lushly textured art. Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake spins the first tale in a series about two opposites who need to be friends.
And why-oh-why are there so many chickens? When Skunk plows into Badger’s life, everything Badger knows is upended. But Skunk is Badger’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger can do about it. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. They should not linger in Important Rock Rooms. Definitely one to share.They are unwelcome on front stoops. Klassen’s full colour frontispiece sets the scene while his illustrations throughout the book add moments to savour. Timberlake here joins the ranks of writers like Lobel with Frog and Toad, to bring us a memorable pairing that delights. There is a thoroughly enjoyable surrealism woven into the narrative adding colour to the whole while emphasising the central theme that differences between people (or as in this case, animals) can only enrich friendships. Badger and Skunk emerge, solidly real and distinctive as their relationship unfolds. The author’s voice is distinctive and immediate speaking directly to her audience. This is a book that demands to be read aloud. Skunk is very different – and he is a skunk. But Badger is a solitary sort, completely set in his ways and focussed on his important Rock Studies. Skunk has after all been sent by Badger’s aunt. No one wants a Skunk as their live-in lodger, so when Skunk arrives, Badger has a dilemma. Skunk and Badger Author: Amy Timberlake Illustrator: Jon Klassen
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