
Badger, the austere geologist, is conducting important rock work when Skunk, the goading happy-go-lucky chef, notices a rock missing from his Wall of Rocks: agate. Skunk and Badger is a book you’ll want to read, reread, and read out loud. Amy Timberlake, Skunk and Badger 2The desultory duo from North Twist return with their staple sense of comedy and camaraderie, this time on a rock-finding expedition. 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.

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. A Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2020Ī School Library Journal Best Book of 2020Ī Shelf Awareness for Readers Best Book of 2020Ī New York Public Library Best Book of 2020Ī Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020Īn Evanston Public Library Great Kids Book of 2020
