Skunk and Badger: Skunk and Badger 1 by Amy Timberlake

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)

Perfect for:
– Reading aloud and for readers aged 7+
– Parents, teachers and librarians seeking warm, funny animal friendship stories
– Fans of classic series such as Winnie-the-Pooh, Frog and Toad, and Wallace & Gromit

Read all the books about Skunk and Badger:
– Egg Marks the Spot
– Rock, Paper, Incisors

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

When friendly, free-spirited Skunk moves in with solitary rock scientist Badger, both are forever changed in this whimsical, emotionally rich story from Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen (I Want My Hat Back, Pax).

About the Author: 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 BackThis Is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal; We Found a HatThe 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.

06 May 2025
 

Skunk and Badger: Skunk and Badger 1 by Amy Timberlake ISBN 9781761180941